Bookkeeper/Accountant

Location: Lincoln (office based)

Salary: £30k–£33k

Full-time or Part-time

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a Bookkeeper/Accountant on behalf of a small, friendly accountancy practice in Lincoln. As Bookkeeper/Accountant, you will look after the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of small business clients and get involved in VAT returns, year-end accounts preparation and tax computations. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis and would suit someone who enjoys working directly with clients and taking their books through to year end.

The role of Bookkeeper/Accountant

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Process supplier bills and customer invoices, record receipts and payments, and track outstanding customer balances
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and cash books, following up with clients to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing information
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including reverse charge VAT where applicable, and review and submit quarterly Making Tax Digital updates for eligible clients
• Assist with CIS returns and basic payroll and PAYE processing, where required
• Prepare profit and loss summaries, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations, and post year-end adjustments for depreciation, stock, prepayments and accruals
• Prepare tax computations for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Handle client financial information confidentially

The ideal candidate for the role of Bookkeeper/Accountant

• AAT qualification or ICB or IAB certification would be welcome
• At least three years’ bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or another environment where you have supported multiple clients
• Hands-on accounts preparation experience and a working knowledge of UK VAT, tax and basic PAYE
• Confidence using cloud accounting software and Excel

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benajmin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.