Jobs in Sinfin

Location: Castle Donington
Working Arrangement: On-site (Office-based)
Package: Competitive salary package, company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing development opportunities

Role Overview
As a Bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in providing accurate, timely, and professional bookkeeping support to a varied portfolio of clients. You will take full ownership of your allocated client accounts, maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and preparing VAT and CIS returns with a high degree of precision. Working closely with both clients and internal teams, you will contribute to strong client relationships and operational efficiency within a dynamic and fast-growing accountancy environment.

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities
* Process financial data accurately using Xero, Dext, and supporting cloud systems.
* Complete comprehensive bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Maintain sales and purchase ledgers for an allocated portfolio of clients.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns and CIS returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
* Support the preparation of management accounts and essential financial reporting information.
* Build and maintain professional relationships, responding to client queries in a timely and helpful manner.
* Ensure all financial records are maintained in full accordance with company standards and regulatory compliance.

Bookkeeper Job Requirements
* Proven experience using Xero and modern cloud accounting software.
* Strong attention to detail, numerical proficiency, and analytical skills.
* Experience working within an accountancy practice environment is highly desirable.
* AAT qualification or actively working towards qualification.
* Solid knowledge of VAT return preparation and experience preparing CIS returns.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
* Strong communication and customer service skills, with good Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in Excel.

Salary & Benefits
* Competitive Salary: Highly competitive package commensurate with experience.
* Annual Leave: Generous holiday entitlement plus statutory bank holidays.
* Pension: Company pension scheme enrolment.
* Wellbeing & Support: Employee wellbeing initiatives and a supportive, collaborative working culture.
* Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a rapidly expanding business.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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