Full-time accountant / bookkeeper [CLOSED]

Here are some specifics of the role

You will have a daily list of client bookkeeping work to complete. As your experience grows you will have more direct contact with clients and will take on more responsibility.

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Bookkeeping Service Delivery

• Using Xero (cloud accounting software) exclusively, except for looking up information in a client’s old accounting system.
• Use Xero add-ons and integrations like Hubdoc, Receipt Bank, Stripe and Paypal.
• Responding to client queries via our online email helpdesk software Helpscout.
• Communicating with other staff via Slack.
• You write well: concise, understandable, helpful, professional, and fast. You can build rapport with others solely through your writing.
• You have good knowledge of VAT
• Ideally, you have previously worked for a bookkeeping/accounting firm
• You have good attention to detail, so you will write in your application the number of dot-points in this list.

Your skills and experience

You will:

• Have worked in a professional services accounting / bookkeeping firm for 5+ years.
• Have an Accounting (or similar) degree and ideally be CPA / Chartered Accountant qualified.
• Be familiar with bookkeeping processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processes.
• Have experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing management accounts.
• Have excellent English communication skills. This is key!

Remote work

• You’re self-motivated and ideally have previous experience working remotely and/or with little direct supervision.
• You have a good internet connection.
• You know how to keep your computer and work secure and private.
• You know the joys of using two monitors (or splitting a big monitor) to do bookkeeping work.