Bookkeeper (Hybrid - Part Time Option)
Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08964
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Location: St Ives
Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Flexible - Full Time or Minimum 30 hours (4 days) per week
Hybrid working available - minimum 2 days per week in office (after completion of training/induction
Our client based in St Ives town Centre are looking for the right candidate to join their team to assist with the smooth running of the business. They are a small firm of accountants where the opportunity to work from home for part of the time after you have completed company training in the office and familiarized yourself with the processes.
You could be based/live in their offices in St Ives, Chatteris or Peterborough (although initial training will be at St Ives). We have attached a job description for you to review.
Ideally it would help if you came from an accountancy practice background but that is not essential. The key thing is that you are willing, with time & training, to look after your own clients, which is an excellent opportunity because you can really establish those relationships and build a career in accountancy.
Duties:
- Managing the bookkeeping needs of a portfolio of clients
- Posting/processing of sales and purchase invoices
- Bank reconciliations.
- VAT returns
- Answering ad hoc client queries - dealing with clients via email, phone, face-to-face
- Working closely with the accounts team to ensure accurate reporting.
Desired experience/Qualifications/Qualities:
- Practice experience preferred but not essential - bookkeeping knowledge.
- It would be nice if you had experience using Xero & Sage bookkeeping platforms - SAGE not so much although training will be given.
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients preferable.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working available (minimum 2 days office based) - after completion of training/induction.
- 21 days holiday p.a.
- Partially funded private medical insurance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Free car parking at all offices
- Regular social events
Hours: 8.30am - 5.00 pm - One hour lunch break.