Experienced Bookkeeper

We are a friendly and growing accountancy firm in Hertfordshire looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team on a part-time basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a varied bookkeeping role within a supportive and welcoming team, with the flexibility of hybrid working. Previous experience working within an accountancy firm or practice would be particularly beneficial, although we are happy to consider candidates with strong relevant bookkeeping experience from other backgrounds.

The position is for three days per week. For the first two months, we would require you to work two days per week in the office, allowing you time to get to know the team, our clients, systems and ways of working.

Following this initial period, the role will move to a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of one day per week in the office. You are very welcome to work additional days in the office if you prefer. From time to time, there may also be a requirement to attend the office for additional days where a particular project, client requirement or business need makes this necessary.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of a varied portfolio of clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Recording, posting and reconciling bank transactions
• Preparing and posting manual journals
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records
• Working with nominal ledgers and ensuring transactions are correctly allocated
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Managing your workload to ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Dealing with ad hoc bookkeeping and client queries
• Assisting with occasional secretarial and administrative matters where required

About You

We're looking for someone with a minimum of two years' bookkeeping experience who is confident managing their own workload and communicating directly with clients.

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience working within an accountancy firm or practice would be ideal
• A recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification, although this is desirable rather than essential for someone with strong relevant experience
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience using bookkeeping and accounting software
• Knowledge and practical experience of Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and/or FreeAgent
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Experience processing and reconciling bank transactions
• Experience preparing and posting manual journals
• A good understanding of nominal ledgers
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Confidence communicating and liaising directly with clients
• A friendly, reliable and flexible approach

Experience of managing bookkeeping for a number of different clients within an accountancy practice environment would be particularly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Part-time - 3 days per week
• For the first two months: 2 days per week in the office
• Thereafter: flexible hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office
• The option to work additional days in the office if preferred
• Occasional additional office attendance where required for projects, client requirements or business needs
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A varied role working with a range of clients and accounting software
• The opportunity to join a growing firm and develop with us

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a flexible, part-time role within a friendly and growing accountancy firm, we'd love to hear from you.