Requirements
Candidates should have AAT level 1-2 and GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent). Experience with Xero or QuickBooks and a reliable, proactive attitude are required.
Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Discovery Park (Sandwich)
Reporting To: Phil Clements
Description
We are looking for a Bookkeeping Assistant to join our Outsourcing team based in Sandwich, with a hybrid working model of three days per week in the office. Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you'll support the delivery of bookkeeping, management accounts, and outsourced finance services, helping ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills, build strong client relationships, and gain exposure to a wide range of businesses in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About The Role
- Process bookkeeping, prepare VAT returns, and other outsourcing deliverables for a diverse client portfolio such as sales & purchase ledger functions.
- Supporting the successful delivery of client assignments, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a day-to-day contact for queries.
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and monitoring deadlines.
- Attending client meetings and gaining exposure to a variety of industries and businesses.
- Working closely with Seniors, Managers, and Directors to deliver an excellent client experience.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value for clients.
- Supporting and collaborating with other junior team members where appropriate.
- Punctual, responsible and reliable
- Demonstrate a “can do attitude”
- AAT level 1 - 2
- Maths & English GCSE - C or equivalent
- Xero/QuickBooks experience
- Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
- Leave – 20.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
- Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
- Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
- ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
- Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan
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About Kreston Reeves
We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice. In a continually evolving world we help all generations embrace change through trusted advice, support and guidance. Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation™, verified by B Lab as meeting standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. We’re now part of the AAB group, a leading professional services firm with offices across the UK and Ireland, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. We are the firm’s hub in London and the South East. Our B Corp™ certification applies to Kreston Reeves, not to the wider AAB Group. Learn more at bcorp.com. Kreston Reeves also has global reach through our membership of Kreston Global, an international advisory and accountancy network of more than 30,000 people across over 100 countries. Our dedication to meeting the needs of our clients – wherever they are based and whatever their structure and size – is what sets us apart. So whether your business is well established or a start-up, an international company or an owner managed business – we can help. If you are a charity or not for profit organisation or an individual looking for private tax and wealth advice, we can help with your needs too. To learn more about us, our services and how we can help you, visit our website or contact us today.
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