Accounts Assistant

7 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom WBS Recruitment Full time

My client is a busy professional bookkeeping bureau based in Southampton and are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly team.

If you have experience of Xero, are able to do VAT return preparation, payroll, auto enrolment and CIS, then this could be an ideal career move you've been looking for.

**Why we think you'd like to join us**:

- Established 11 years they are a growing company (doubled their staff in the last 12 months, with no Furlough)
- After 1 year of service you can join their private medical scheme which gives dental and optician refunds - with no excess policy
- Casual dress, friendly Covid safe working environment
- They have invested in the latest computer equipment and software
- Pension scheme
- Staff discounts at various local stores
- Free on the road parking
- Often treat staff to coffee and cakes
- When they hit target we have a special lunch
- Currently recruiting to enhance their expansion plans
- Freshly decorated offices
- They have an in-house trainer to ensure everyone is upskilled constantly
- 6 monthly performance appraisals

**About the role of Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper**:

- Accurate data entry - understanding VAT across industries
- Reconciliation of bank accounts & credit cards, including Shopify & PayPal and Amazon Seller accounts
- Dealing with payroll journals and any other month end journals to each clients requirements
- Producing management accounts where required
- The balancing of intercompany loans and possibly some credit control

**The ideal Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper**:

- Payroll experience from start to completion including Auto enrolment and furlough calculations
- In-depth general bookkeeping knowledge across a lot of industries the best advantage
- Experienced knowledge of Xero is critical, with other software experience desirable
- AAT Qualified or Part Qualified to AAT
- Practical book keeping experience.
- General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office products including One Drive
- A full driving license and your own vehicle would be an advantage but not critical - as travel to customer sites is required at times

Internal systems training will be given where required, however you must have a very good bookkeeping foundation as this is a demanding role. For the right person, this is also a very rewarding position.



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