Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

MRK Associates is currently working with a well-established accountancy firm in St Albans, Hertfordshire for the appointment of a Bookkeeper to join the business on a permanent basis.

This job would suit an AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified who is looking for a role where they can add value and enhance their already strong knowledge in bookkeeping. You will ideally have strong experience in a practice environment and be looking for a fresh challenge. They are looking for a personable and enthusiastic individual to join their firm. The candidate will be responsible for many key clients; therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

They recognise their staff being key assets to the firm and therefore offer a supporting working environment, a great work/life balance, and personal development through offering professional qualification support.

Excellent Excel skills are essential, as is the ability to produce accurate, robust and reliable information which is consistent across the business.

Duties will include:

• Provide accounting and clerical support
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Regular contact with clients by telephone and in person
• Preparation of Profit & Loss accounts and balance sheets
• Process sales invoices, receipts, and payments
• Preparation and submission of client's monthly/quarterly VAT returns
• Posting sales/purchase invoices, receipts and payments onto Sage, Sage On-Line and Xero
• Reconciling bank accounts in Sage, Sage On-Line and Xero
• Preparing and posting month end journals, including; accruals, prepayments, deferred income and expenditure and depreciation and month end salary information on to Sage, Sage On-Line and Xero
• Input stock movements into Sage and preparing and reconciling figures to trail balance
• Close down month end reports and year end balances
• Preparation and submission of client's monthly/quarterly VAT returns
• Dealing with queries as they arise

For more information about this role or any other Bookkeeper roles in St Albans, Hertfordshire please don't hesitate to contact me in confidence, or visit our website .

Every application will receive a response as this is recognised working practice at MRK Associates.

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