**Job Title: Bookkeeper
Location: A3 Corridor (Hampshire / Surrey Border)
**Job Summary
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I'm looking for a meticulous and client-focused Bookkeeper to join our team a super client. You will be responsible for managing the bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients across different industries, ensuring their financial records are accurate and up-to-date. This role will also involve handling VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and working with multiple currencies. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and use a variety of accounting software, including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
**Key Responsibilities
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Client Bookkeeping:
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Maintain accurate financial records for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and classified.
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Process sales and purchase invoices, reconcile accounts, and maintain up-to-date ledgers.
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VAT Returns:
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Prepare and submit VAT returns for clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
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Monitor VAT deadlines and ensure timely submission of all relevant documentation.
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Bank Reconciliations:
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Perform regular bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
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Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
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Multi-Currency Transactions:
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Work with multiple currencies, handling multi-currency transactions and reconciling foreign accounts.
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Ensure accurate recording of exchange rates and foreign currency gains/losses.
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Client Relationships:
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Answer client queries and provide guidance on bookkeeping and financial matters.
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Build strong relationships with clients to better understand their financial needs and deliver a tailored service.
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Accounting Software:
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Use a range of accounting software, including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and others, to manage client accounts efficiently.
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Set up new clients on appropriate accounting systems and ensure smooth data migration when needed.
**Qualifications & Experience
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- AAT Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent bookkeeping qualification) is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, ideally within an accountancy firm or managing multiple clients.
- Experience with VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and multi-currency transactions.
- Proficiency in using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
**Desirable Attributes
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- Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or complex client structures.
- Knowledge of Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines efficiently.
**Benefits
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- Life Assurance: Three times salary upon death in service.
- Sick Leave Pay: 5 days uncertified at full pay, then 15 days certified at full pay.
- Employer Contributory Pension Scheme: Helping you prepare for the future with a contributory pension scheme.
- Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities: Continuous support for professional development.
- Study and Support: Full coverage of study costs and paid leave for training courses for those pursuing qualifications.
- Flexible Working: Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home where possible.
- Lead Incentive Scheme: Financial rewards for helping the firm grow its new client portfolio.
- Annual Professional Subscription Paid For: We cover the cost of your professional memberships.
- Social Events: Join a friendly team and participate in regular social events.
- Parking: Parking is available at office.
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