Building Society Administrator and Bookkeeper

Ref: EDH 14392
Building Society Administrator and Bookkeeper
Holsworthy
C. £18,500 - £20,500

We have an exciting opportunity to join one of the Southwest's leading accountancy practices based out of their Holsworthy office, with unique dual-focus role. You will manage administrative duties alongside bookkeeping and VAT return preparations.

Full training for the Building Society element of the role will be provided by a reputable provider, along with continuous on-the-job development and support.
- The Responsibilities:_
- Full responsibility for the opening of new building society accounts, processing account transactions on behalf of the customers and managing money transfers.
- Preparing VAT returns and lliaising with HMRC as appropriate.
- Summarising bank accounts to assist the accounts team.
- Answering incoming enquiries, establishing the nature of the call and redirecting to the appropriate member of staff.
- Full responsibility for electronic records and associated correspondence.
- Full responsibility for processing incoming letters, sorting and franking all outgoing letters and posting to mailbox.
- Presenting as the face of the client to all visitors and directing them as appropriate.
- Maintenance of bookings and client records including but not limited to scanning to accounting systems and databases.
- Organising and maintenance diaries including scheduling appointments.
- Computer-literate with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite including Excel, Word and Outlook. Additional knowledge of QBO, Xero or a similar cloud-based accounting package would be beneficial but not essential.
- GCSE level Mathematics and English.
- Excellent communication skills both internally and externally, coupled with a keen eye of detail.
- The ability to proactively work on your own initiative as well as integrating into a team.
- Previous bookkeeping and VAT Returns experience would be preferred.
- Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role would be beneficial.
- The Benefits:_

The client offers a generous and extensive employee benefits package including but not limited to bonuses, increasing holiday allowances, healthcare, and frequent social events.
- If your skillset mirrors the requirements of this position and you would like a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Dudley-Hammatt at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment._