Bookkeeper

Smailes Goldie, one of the region’s largest accountancy firms has embarked on a major new recruitment drive, having taken on ten new staff so far this year and with at least four more hires in the pipeline. The firm, which has eight partners and employs 104 staff at offices in Hull and Barton, has seen a rapid increase in new clients over the last year as businesses seek out full-service accountancy support. As a mid-sized firm they are able to build strong relationships with their clients, fully understanding their needs, and are large enough to offer the depth of expertise normally seen at larger firms.

The Group comprises of five specialist areas; Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, Smailes Goldie Outsourcing, Smailes Goldie Turner, Smailes Goldie Financial Management, and Smailes Goldie Financial Recruitment. Together, these specialists deliver a full suite of business support services to businesses of all sizes and private individuals.

A Bookkeeper is required for Smailes Goldie Outsourcing to work with a portfolio of clients. You will predominantly be office based, with some possibility of going out on client visits if and when required.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:
• Balancing accounts up to VAT returns
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Completing VAT returns
• Preparing invoices for the Inland Revenue
• Checking companies bank statements
• Preparing cash flow statements
• Dealing with financial paperwork and filing

To be the successful Bookkeeper you will have:
• An ability to work quickly and accurately
• An eye for detail
• An ability to work to deadlines
• Good computer skills (desirable Xero experience)
• Year-end accounts experience
• Worked in a similar Bookkeeping role whether it be in Industry or another practice.

You will ideally work full time, however for the right candidate would consider someone working 4 days a week.

If you have not received any correspondence within 14 days of your application for this vacancy you have not been successful on this occasion.

Please note all 3rd party applications will be forwarded to SG Financial Recruitment