Bookkeeper

We are looking for an enthusiastic Bookkeeper to join our busy client within a top 15 accountancy firm. This role, reporting to the Partners, will be a client facing role, covering all basic accounts work and provides an opportunity to develop bookkeeping skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. This role is full time, permanent and based in Perth
As a large and acquisitive firm they are looking for highly skilled entrepreneurial individuals to join to the team
A well-established and respected firm with an entrepreneurial and dynamic feel who are continuing to grow nationally as well as regionally.
The Bookkeeper role is offering a highly competitive salary, progression within the team and study support if required.
The Bookkeeper duties will be:

• Sales, purchases and nominal ledger management
• Inter-Company transactions / recharges / reconciliation
• Petty cash and expenses management
• Reconciling bank and credit card statements
• Dealing with currency / international payments and claims
• Review debtors / creditors for old or negative balances and adjust as necessary
• VAT reconciliation
• Wages transactions and reconciliation of salaries and wages control accounts
• Preparation and filing of clients' VAT Returns and EC Sales Lists from the accounting records supplied
• Producing financial reports and management information
• Liaison with Auditors regarding year end statutory accounts
• Carrying out assignments to agreed timetable and budget
• Keep up to date with relevant technical material

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years bookkeeping experience
• Previous practice experience is a must
• Experience of attending client visits off-site
• Experience of using Xero, Sage Line 50, CCH or Quickbooks

The Bookkeeper will have the skills below:

• Strong organisational skills and time management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT skills

Personal Qualities:

• Accurate
• Proactive, able to work on own initiative
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Professional
• Personable

If you are keen to secure a progressive Bookkeeper role within a unique top 15 accountancy firm please apply today to find out more.
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