Bookkeeper

Salary: £26,400 – £33,000 per year

A property business based in York is currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis. A competitive salary is on offer for the right individual of up to £26,400 – £33,000 pro rata, alongside 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata), a discretionary bonus and healthcare package. This role is a part-time opportunity, circa 16 to 20 hours a week, over 4 days.

The Bookkeeper will oversee the financial responsibilities for the business and work autonomously. To be successful, you should be a confident user of accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, IRIS or Quickbooks and hold a relevant accountancy qualification such as AAT Level 3 or Level 4, alongside proven experience in a similar role.

Reporting into the Managing Director and Property Manager the successful Bookkeeper will support with:

• Invoicing rent/service charge/insurance/recharges to tenants
• Dealing with tenant and client statement and invoice queries
• Chasing arrears and credit control responsibilities
• Client bank account reconciliation
• HMRC reporting and supporting duties
• Liaising with client accountants and making client VAT payments, where required
• Preparation and production of client statements and disbursements
• Rent deposit account management and audit
• Other ad hoc duties, as required

We are especially keen to speak with individuals who have experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role, or similar, and seeking a new challenge. You may also be a Self-Employed Accountant or Bookkeeper looking for a new part-time role.

To be successful in this Bookkeeper opportunity, the successful individual will:

• Have previous experience in a Bookkeeper/Accountant role or similar experience
• Be AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualified, or similar
• Have working knowledge of accountancy systems such as Sage, IRIS or Quickbooks
• Be able to work autonomously and manage own workload with ease

Based in central York, this role is commutable from Dunnington, Clifton Moor, Poppleton, Easingwold, Askham Bryan, Wetherby and surrounding areas.

If interested in this Bookkeeper opportunity, please click or get in touch to have a confidential conversation today.

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