Experienced Bookkeeper

**Location**: Office-based | Hamilton

**Employment Type**: Full-Time | Permanent

**Working Hours**: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (overtime may be required, particularly during busier periods)

**Role Overview**:
A working knowledge of upcoming changes related to **Making Tax Digital** would be highly advantageous.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Processing and maintaining accurate financial records
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
- Month-end processes and reporting
- Utilising **Sage** and **Xero** to manage accounts efficiently
- Assisting with the training and supervision of junior staff
- Liaising with clients, HMRC, and external stakeholders when required
- Supporting compliance with current accounting standards and digital tax requirements
- Significant prior experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally within a small office or accountancy practice
- Strong working knowledge of **Sage** and **Xero**:

- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Professional, reliable, and proactive in approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**What We Offer**:

- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to play a key role within a well-regarded accounts team
- Scope for ongoing professional development
- Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience

**Working Conditions**:

- Office-based, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, 9:00am-4:30pm on Fridays.
- Overtime will be expected during peak periods (e.g. month-end, year-end, VAT deadlines)

**Salary**:

- Dependent on experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

**Experience**:

- bookkeeeping/VAT return: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person