Accounts Assistant and Bookkeeper

THE GRADUATE PROJECT LIMITED

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Romford, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Our client is as established and growing Accountancy Practice. We are delighted to be supporting an exceptional 6 partner firm that is based in Essex that are currently looking to recruit an outstanding Bookkeeper to strengthen their team.


Main Responsibilities

  • Completing VAT returns
  • Preparing bank reconciliations, processing sales invoices and purchases
  • Working closely with clients to understand their requirements
  • Liaise with HMRC
  • Perform general bookkeeping duties


Key Skills

  • Expert knowledge of Quickbooks/Xero
  • CIS Bookkeeping
  • Excellent experience in Microsoft Excel
  • AAT or ACCA Qualified/Part Qualified
  • Experience working in a practice firm is an advantage but not a must
  • Outstanding communications skills
  • Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills


The ideal candidate will have 4 years within a similar role and seek a progressive accountancy practice giving you the opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge whilst working with a great spectrum of interesting clients and within an incredibly supportive and collaborative team.

This role would suit a QBE or an active studier, study support provided

If your skills and experience fulfil the above criteria then please apply now and we will be in contact with you shortly.

About this role

Summary

Manage bookkeeping, VAT, reconciliations, and client communication in an accountancy practice.

Job title

Accounts Assistant and Bookkeeper

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

accounting

Location requirements

Romford, gb, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

quickbooksxerocis bookkeepingexcelaatacca

Preferred skills

practice experiencestudy support

Specializations

bookkeepingvat returnsbank reconciliationsclient liaison
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Romford, UK

On-site City