bookkeeper Ipswich, England
Job description
Book Keeper – 37.5 hours per week
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.
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 £26,000
- 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
- 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.
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
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage ethnic minorities and disabled applicants and value the positive impact different lived experiences have on our teams. We are committed to inclusion and diversity within our organisation. We continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.
Sounds interesting? We look forward to hearing from you, please apply now
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich
Reference ID: Bookkeeper Ipswich - July/Aug 2023
