We are recruiting a bookkeeper for a client in Harpenden, who offer bespoke accountancy solutions to a wide variety of clients. The role is 15-20 hours per week, office based and can be spread over 2.5-4 days. This will involve effectively communicating with clients, undertaking bookkeeping tasks including bank and balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of VAT returns. You will also need to assist with other administrative tasks within the practice, including monthly payroll administration What’s in it for you? * Salary: £18-£20 per hour (full time equivalent between £35k and £39k) * Hours: 15-20 hours per week, office based, and can be spread over 2.4-4 days * Free parking Key responsibilities: * Client bookkeeping using a variety of software packages including Xero and QuickBooks * Bank reconciliations * Balance sheet reconciliations including debtor and creditor ledgers * Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns * Assisting with monthly client payroll administration * Responding to client Queries and maintaining client relationships What the employer is looking for: * Experienced bookkeeper, ideally with experience using Xero and Quickbooks (experience of other bookkeeping software packages would also be a bonus) * Understanding of payroll desirable * Willingness to work flexibly, including assisting other team members with their tasks as needed, balancing multiple client workloads * Ability to take full ownership of tasks and ensure they’re completed to deadline * Excellent communication skills, both within the team, and with clients * Willingness to learn quickly, follow processes and work independently * Meticulous attention to detail * Excellent IT skills, including excel, with the ability to confidently work across a number of bookkeeping platforms and software applications Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website. Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted