Bookkeeper/Management Accountant - Part time initially 3-4 days a week

Salary:
£25,000 - £35,000

Location:
Finchley Central, N3, North London. About the company My client is a rapidly growing bookkeeping, VAT and Management Accounts bureau providing an excellent service to a varied client base for over 25 years. They are looking for a Bookkeeper/Management Accountant to join their team in their busy office in Finchley. The Role Key

Responsibilities:
Planning and review of Bookkeeping, VAT Returns and Management Accounts prepared by others and provide feedback for corrections (this will be a core part of the role). Preparation and submission of VAT Returns and EC Sales Lists Period end adjustments and preparation of Management Accounts Managing a portfolio of 25-30 clients ranging in size with whom you will have constant verbal and email communication Training of clients on how to maintain their own books and records using online bookkeeping systems like XERO Key knowledge: Ability to review the VAT Returns and Management Accounts prepared by others, and provide feedback for corrections (this will be a core part of your role) Strong working knowledge of double entry accounting (this is extremely important-we go far beyond the 'data processing', and a short test on double-entry accounting and analytical review will be given at interview). Good understanding of VAT rules and regulations. Good working knowledge of accounting packages (Xero, Quickbooks online, SAGE, although some training will be provided on the online packages). Excellent Excel skills. Fully I.T literate. Key experience: Have at least 3 years relevant work experience. Preferably have worked in a practice environment (although not essential) Key attributes: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal-there will be a written test at interview Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Have a 'can do' attitude Be willing to work some overtime hours during our busy periods (April, July, October and January) Other requirements: Live within 1 hour travel from our offices This vacancy is being managed by Laura Farmer at Spear Recruitment Ltd. Spear Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency acting as such under the Employment Act 2008 and Employment Agencies Act 1973. Spear Recruitment Ltd are on Facebook, can you also follow us on Twitter spearrecltd and Instagram spearrecruitment Copyright Spear Recruitment Limited 2018. Use of all or any part of this advert to or in any media, without Spear Recruitment Ltd prior written permission is prohibited and may result in criminal or civil actions.