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Bookkeeper / Accountant

Lincoln
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Lincoln
£30,000 - £33,000 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
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