Bookkeeper- Stonehouse Full Time

Vacancy No VN1644

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Location City Stonehouse

Location Country United Kingdom

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It’s our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description The role of a Bookkeeper is to provide an excellent service for clients by managing their financial records accurately and efficiently while creating and maintaining strong relationships. This role requires an individual with excellent attention to detail, a positive and professional approach, and a passion for helping businesses thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily “on-site” bookkeeping for clients where required or manage remotely as needed.
• Build strong and lasting relationships with a variety of SME clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Implement and maintain accounting software systems, such as Xero, along with tailored app-stacks to enhance efficiency for clients.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements showing business income and expenditure.
• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts while ensuring data is accurately entered into accounting systems or databases.
• Reconcile balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Manage expenses, accounts payable (including credit cards and expenses), and accounts receivable, including credit control.
• Assist in producing monthly management accounts and reports, including preparing and posting journals for payroll, prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Process VAT returns and ensures compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly supplier payments.
• Support ad hoc administrative and financial tasks to streamline client operations.

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified AAT or “Qualified by experience”
• Minimum 2-3 years of Bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency in Xero and other accounting technologies, with a love of technology and strong Excel skills.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Team oriented, collaborative, and client-focused with a commitment to continuous personal development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs