Bookkeeper/VAT Clerk

Your new company This long established, Accountancy firm based in Teesside have a need for an experienced Bookkeeper / VAT clerk to join the team on a permanent basis. Your new role The position of bookkeeper consists of performing any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Essential duties and responsibilities: Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases then filing hard copies Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances Completing VAT returns Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accountant of errors Recording any inconsistencies to help the accountants reconcile inaccuracies Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets Preparing employee wages Managing employee expense claims Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts Perform quality work within deadlines with or without supervision Interact professionally with other employees and clients Any other adhoc duties What you'll need to succeed Bookkeeping experience is essential to the role and practice experience is would be an advantage. What you'll get in return An attractive salary and benefits package, plus free onsite parking. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)