Bookkeeper & Business Adviser

Position: Bookkeeper & Business Adviser 

Location: Leicester - Hybrid

Full time: 38.5 hours per week

Type: Permanent - Full-Time - Hybrid

We are looking for an Experienced Bookkeeper for an opportunity to join the Business Services Department for a leading independent Accountancy Practise in Leicester. The right candidate will be forward thinking, experienced with Xero software and working in a general accounting environment.

What you will do as a Bookkeeper & Business Adviser:

Xero work for businesses in a variety of different sectors
Data processing using Xero & Dext Prepare
VAT Return preparation & dealing with VAT queries
Review of trial balance, analytical review & sense checks
Preparation of management accounts
Ensuring records are ready for year end accounts preparation
Developing and maintaining client relationships
Occasional supervision of junior team members

What we are looking for in a Bookkeeper & Business Adviser:

Experience and Confidence in using Xero Software
Minimum of 3 years practice experience is preferred
High levels of organisation, attention to detail and deadline driven.
The ability to support and develop colleagues
Management Accounts experience
Excellent communication skills across all channels (both verbal and written)

Benefits for a Bookkeeper & Business Adviser:

Study Assistance 
Hybrid working; up to 2 out of 5 days remote working available
20 days Holiday plus 8 bank holidays & 4 days over Christmas period
Holiday increase with service length and availability to buy additional leave
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Skilled, driven and friendly work environment and team
Opportunities for further training and personal development
Team Building events, Charity Challenges, Annual Christmas and Tax celebrations

Apply to this Bookkeeper & Business Advisor role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Lucy on our Commercial team on (phone number removed).

If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 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