Assistant Accountant

Your new company We''re working confidentially with a well-established and growing Farnham-based accountancy practice with a loyal local client base and a genuinely supportive culture. They are looking to add a bookkeeper to their friendly, office-based team. The team value being together in the office and offering a calm, well-structured environment with plenty of support and offer the options of full or part-time flexible work and free parking.Your new roleAs Bookkeeper, you''ll take responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of SME clients, working closely with experienced colleagues who are happy to train and support you. While the role is rooted in core bookkeeping, there is clear training provided into VAT, management accounts and more complex work over time, should you wish to progress.This is a hands-on, client-facing role within a collaborative office environment.Responsibilities will include:Day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clientsBank and control account reconciliationsPreparation of VAT returns (with support where needed)Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accountsReviewing bookkeeping entries and resolving queriesSupporting clients with Xero cloud accounting softwareLiaising with HMRC when requiredWhat you''ll need to succeedPrevious experience as a Bookkeeper Hands-on Xero experience Studying or open to studying AAT (Level 2-4)Exposure to bookkeeping and VATGood Excel skills and strong attention to detailConfident, ..... full job details .....