Rutherford Briant are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join a very reputable nationwide accountancy firm in Kent. The successful candidate will be joining a very closely-knit team to provide an outstanding service to the companies' clientele.

This opportunity would be great for anybody looking to improve upon their current Bookkeeping experience with a company that heavily focuses on employee development and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities - Bookkeeper

• Undertake bookkeeping for a variety of clients as allocated by the team leader, inputting data and completing reconciliations as required.
• Maintain a full and accurate audit trail by filing and referencing documents in a timely manner.
• Adhere to proper accounting standards.
• Meet deadlines and time budgets.
• Advise team leader of any outstanding issues.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns for allocated clients.
• Preparation of year end accounts file as necessary.
• Prepare management accounts from information and documentation received from clients, ensuring that all relevant deadlines are met.
• Complete each assignment as far as possible before passing to the team leader for review.
• You will be expected to develop and maintain good relationships with clients.

Person Specification - Bookkeeper

• 2 years or more Bookkeeping experience preferably within a practice environment.
• Knowledge of a number of accounting packages (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage)
• An enthusiasm for cloud accounting and apps
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Organised and methodical
• Client focused with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level, for the production of spreadsheets
• Carrying out tasks with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy
• Time management skills
• Ability to operate strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities
• Ability to work under own initiative and to keep calm under pressure
• Experience of working within teams

The role is a 9 month Maternity Cover contract - however, there may be the opportunity for the contract to be extended or for the role to become a permanent one. However, this is very dependant on personal and company performance.