Bookkeeper - Part Time - Colchester, United Kingdom - Scrutton Bland

Scrutton Bland

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Colchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Book Keeper - 25 hours per week

We offer hybrid working, with some working from clients premises, along with our Colchester office

Please note this is not a 100% remote role, there is a need to be able to go into the office and also go to clients premises. Therefore you will need to be able to commute to Ipswich, Colchester, and the surrounding area when needed to.
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What you'll do_

You will be an experienced bookkeeper, enthusiastic and hungry to learn and develop your knowledge further.

We would expect you to be able to undertake all aspects of bookkeeping, including VAT returns, able to use relevant accounting systems including XERO, Sage, QuickBooks etc.

You will be comfortable working with clients in their premises and be able to set up and maintain bookkeeping and quarterly VAT returns.

You will enjoy talking with clients who need assistance with their accounting systems, and to be able to deal with these enquiries, promptly, confidently and courteously (we ensure you aren't on your own so don't worry support will be available from colleagues and our own IT).

You understand the need and are willing to visit client premises to set up and maintain book-keeping records and quarterly VAT returns and provide support to clients, who maintain their own records, using the relevant accounting systems.

You will be able to work methodically, but pro-actively address issues and resolve problems.

To be able to work under pressure and prioritise, and where needed know when to ask for help or support from your team around you.

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What you'll get_

We offer an attractive reward and benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs.

Commitment to continued learning & development
Flexible and remote working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance
Competitive salary of up to £25,000 FTE
36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure) pro rata
Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm's pension scheme
Regular social and informal events within the organisation
Amazing employee referral scheme, paying up to £5,000 for a successful referral
Hybrid working which allows flexibility and work life balance
Access to mental health support
Employee health and wellbeing program
Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation, supporting the local community (giving back is very important to so many of us we believe in putting that into action)

Every new team member will experience a full induction and training programme where you will get up to speed on SB systems, processes, and ways of working.

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What you'll be part of_

At Scrutton Bland, we are committed to empowering our clients and people to make informed decisions and achieve their goals, whether business or personal.

Our mission is to be the guardian of our client's financial futures and our people's professional aspirations. So, what does that mean for you?

We are looking for individuals who are:

Ambitious, who want to drive the Firm forward.
Compassionate, they have purpose and are proactive in their approach to meeting both client and personal goals.
Agile, they embrace new ideas and demonstrate innovativeness.
And proud, proud to be part of the Scrutton Bland Group.

Diversity Statement
Scrutton Bland values diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.

We don't discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender assignment, age, religion or belief, pregnancy, maternity and paternity status, disability, marital or civil partnership status.

Recruitment and internal career development

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary:
£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: