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We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bookkeeper to join our team at Scrutton Bland, ideally within our Colchester office, to undertake all aspects of bookkeeping. You’ll work closely with clients, so building strong, professional relationships will be a key part of your role. This means being confident in responding to queries, comfortable visiting client sites when needed and always delivering service with clarity and care.
Job Responsibility:
Process and maintain accurate financial transactions and records
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable
Performing bank reconciliations
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Ability to use relevant accounting systems including Xero
Building strong, professional relationships with clients
Responding to queries
Visiting client sites when needed
Delivering service with clarity and care
Requirements:
An experienced bookkeeper with a solid understanding of accounting software
Comfortable working with clients in their premises and be able to set up and maintain bookkeeping and quarterly VAT returns
Confident in assisting clients with their accounting systems
Able to work to tight deadlines and deal with enquiries promptly, confidentially and courteously
Keen to learn, grow and contribute to a collaborate, forward thinking team
Nice to have:
Dext Prepare experience would also be beneficial
Experience in preparing Management Accounts would be desirable but not essential
What we offer:
The opportunity to study for your AAT qualification fully funded, with study support provided
Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance
Commitment to continued learning & development
36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
Option to purchase a further 5 days
Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
Access to mental health support
Employee health and wellbeing program
Regular social and informal events within the organisation