Bookkeeper

Albert Goodman LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper (Technician) to join their supportive Outsourced Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining client records and preparing VAT returns for diverse SME clientele. Essential qualifications include AAT part qualification or higher, alongside proven bookkeeping experience and proficiency with cloud accounting software such as Xero. This opportunity offers comprehensive benefits, including 25 days of holiday, annual salary review, and health plans.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Annual salary review

Payment of professional subscriptions

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering day

Cinema Society discounts

GymFlex discounts

Bupa health plans

Electric car and cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and prepare VAT returns for clients.
• Work collaboratively within the team to manage client portfolios.

Skills

Experience in bookkeeping

Understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles

Proficiency in cloud accounting software

Excellent people skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

AAT part qualified or qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper (Technician), Outsourced Finance

Bookkeeper (Technician) – Outsourced Finance – Taunton or Yeovil

The role

Our Outsourced Finance team allow businesses to outsource many of their financial functions, including undertaking the administrative tasks of bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns.

We’re looking for a Bookkeeper with experience to join our well established and supportive team, to be based in our Taunton or Yeovil office.

Within this role you will be responsible for maintaining records and preparing VAT returns for a portfolio of SME clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

What we need from you

• Be AAT part qualified or qualified
• Have proven experience in a bookkeeping role
• Have a strong understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles
• Be proficient in cloud accounting software such as Xero
• Be a confident and collaborative team player
• Show excellent people skills and the ability to offer outstanding customer service to clients
• Have self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

What we can give you in return

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• Payment of any professional subscriptions relevant to your role
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema Society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa health and cash plans available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

Albert Goodman is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.