Exciting opportunity to join a fast growing, Top 50 UK firm as an experienced Bookkeeper. This role comes with a lot of responsibility as you will take control of a portfolio of clients. Working hours can be flexible to suit you and hybrid working is available. Whilst this is a full-time role, part time hours may be available for the right candidate.

Bookkeeper - Benefits

* Competitive salary depending on experience

* Hybrid working is available

* 23 days annual leave with an additional day gained after each year of service

* The ability to purchase additional holiday days

* Access to the corporate reward scheme

Bookkeeper - About The Role

You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients. Duties will include:

* Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of your clients

* Reconciliations of control accounts and month end reviews

* Preparing and filing VAT returns

* Communicating directly with HMRC

* Providing training to clients on various packages and bookkeeping skills as required

The successful Bookkeeper will have/be:

* AAT qualified with a minimum of 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably within a Public Practice

* Extensive experience with Xero (Xero certification preferable)

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

* This is a client facing role so you must have the ability to confidently interact with clients

* Experience with CCH is preferable

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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