Bookkeeper - AD Finance : Job Details

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Bookkeeper for a growing Accountancy Practice based in the Birmingham area. This is a newly created role due to business growth and would give the successful candidate a brilliant opportunity to develop and learn alongside the senior management team very quickly.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies in compliance with FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, and FRS 105, as well as for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing Group consolidated financial statements (desirable, but not required).
• Preparing corporate tax returns for companies.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Handling quarterly and monthly VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping using client software (preferably Xero, but we work with all software packages).
• Preparing management accounts.
• Preparing monthly and weekly payroll (desirable, but not required).
• Managing a small client portfolio, which includes direct communication with clients.

Essential skills:

• Interpersonal skills - Good communication skills as you will engage with internal and external stakeholders regularly.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage50, Sage Cloud, etc.
• Experience of using CCH for accounts and tax production is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Have an understanding of client onboarding procedures, AML, KYC etc.