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Client Details

Michael Page is partnering with a leading, innovative independent practice who are looking to recruit a Junior Bookkeeper to join as a pivotal hire. The firm has grown organically and sustained positive growth over the last year and they are looking to complement their growth with a new Bookkeeper professional. The firm's clients range in size; from small sole traders to large businesses with multi-million-pound turnover. The successful individual will carve an influential role; playing a major part in the future development of the firm, whilst joining a team where every staff member has an opportunity to make a real difference. The firm encourages and fosters an ethos of quality service across the entire business, where individuals are developed to achieve their potential and career goals. A paperless, digitally-transformed firm who strongly believe in using technology to help their clients stay on top of their books and accounts.

Description

The key responsibilities for this Junior Bookkeeper position at a leading Accountancy firm based in Cardiff are:

• General accounting and bookkeeping work for a range of clients;
• Preparation of VAT returns;
• Bank analysis;
• Processing monthly journal entries to clients' accounting systems i.e. QuickBooks and Xero;
• Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
• Establish a professional and confident working relationship with clients, dealing with telephone enquiries, and escalating queries.

Profile

In order for candidates to be successful when applying for this Junior Bookkeeper role at a leading Accountancy firm in Cardiff, you must be:

• 1-2 years of either practice or industry bookkeeping experience;
• Experience in QuickBooks or Xero accounting systems;
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering client solutions;
• Be a motivated individual and able to work alone or as part of a team;
• The ability to take responsibility and use their own initiative to resolve problems and issues;
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels;
• Strong organisation and planning skills and attention to detail; and
• The ability to positively embrace changes and new challenges.

Job Offer

Competitive salary (dependent on experience);

Pension;

Agile working hours;

Regular social activities within the department and across the wider business;

Study support if required;

Great office location;

Well established, supportive team; and

Progression.