Professional Staffing Services are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper, working in an independent Chartered Accountancy firm. Based in Leicester this is a permanent position offering a starting salary up to £2 3 ,000 per annum depending on experience. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience with VAT returns and working with Sage 50. Payroll experience is highly desirable, but not essential. Benefits: Salary up to £23,000 per annum. Pension scheme. 28 days holiday, including bank holidays (increases with service). Good location with ample parking and public transport routes. Working Hours: Monday to Friday. 09:00 to 17:15. Duties of the Bookkeeper: Bookkeeping to trial balance. Liaise directly with the partners, managers and clients ensuring all necessary information is correctly received. Reconciliation of bank accounts and other accounts, whilst maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers. Deal directly with HMRC when necessary. Preparation of VAT returns from manual and computer-based records. The Ideal Bookkeeper: Excellent communication skills both written and verbally. A team player who can also work on own initiative. Experience and knowledge of VAT returns , Sage 50 , Quickbooks and Xero. Ability to manage allocated work. Will ideally have previous experience within a bookkeeping role. The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact us and ask for Justin. If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. Professional Staffing Services Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency and Employment Business that specialise in Customer Services & Office Support, Call Centre, Sales & Marketing, Accountancy & Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Engineering & Manufacturing.