Full job descriptionAccountancy practice based in Knaphill, Woking looking for an experienced part-time bookkeeper to join our team and support a varied portfolio of clients. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with different businesses and takes pride in keeping accurate, up-to-date financial records.
The role
You will undertake day-to-day bookkeeping work for clients, including:
*Processing sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments.
*Maintaining sales, purchase and nominal ledgers.
*Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards and payment platforms.
*Reconciling customer and supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies.
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including maintaining Making Tax Digital records.
*Processing journals, accruals and prepayments.
*Maintaining fixed asset records and reconciling control accounts.
*Preparing trial balances and supporting schedules for management accounts and year-end accounts.
*Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.
*Supporting colleagues with other routine bookkeeping and accounting duties.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
*Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or working with multiple clients.
*A sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT.
*Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
*Good Excel and general IT skills.
*Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
*A confident, professional approach to communicating with clients and colleagues.
*The ability to work independently and handle confidential information carefully.