Selwyn Stevens International as working with an independent accountancy practice that is obsessed with adding value to their clients in ways that traditional accountancy practices don't. They embrace technology and are always looking at ways to continuously improve their systems and procedures.

All about you

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper with Practice experience. This role includes supervision of two remote workers so you would ideally be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. Although we are based in Cornwall we are flexible and offer you the ability to work from home with two to three days in the office.

Job Description

Your core purpose is to ensure:

• Clients records are kept up to date for their bookkeeping obligations.

• VAT Returns are prepared on a timely basis and submitted on time.

• Prepare management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis to normal accounts standard.

Your Key accountabilities will be:

• Maintain client's accounting records on a computer software package on a timely basis

• Ensure that bookkeeping is complete and that the month end/quarter checklist is completed on all jobs to ensure a smooth and timely handover for annual accounts to be prepared.

• Complete client's VAT Returns accurately and on a timely basis to ensure that VAT Returns are not filed late.

• Notify clients of VAT liability in plenty of time for payments to be made.

• Dealing with VAT queries as they may arise.

• Monitor and manage your job allocation to ensure that jobs are prioritised and completed on time.

• Assist with the preparation of management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis and preparation of KPI schedules.

• Assist with the tea/coffee rota and the answering of the phone and greeting clients when the need arises.

• Ensure that you are aware of all job budgets prior to commencement of a job and that these are adhered to. Any deviation must be notified to the Office Manager prior to further work being undertaken.

• Attend training courses and maintain a continual development of knowledge and skills.

• Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment.

• Acting in the best interests of the company and working as a team member at all times

Skills and Experience

• Excellent PC skills including sage, word and excel.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Excellent bookkeeping skills and working VAT knowledge.

• Flexible attitude to work and the ability to work as part of a busy team to ensure the overall efficiency of the team.

• Excellent time management skills to ensure that all jobs are completed efficiently and within budget.

• A full driving license as job entails visits to client's premises.