We currently have an opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join our growing team. The position is full-time and will be based at our Letchworth office.
You will become part of our bookkeeping team, and so responsible for supporting our diverse client base with their bookkeeping needs. The work will be varied, to include:
- Maintaining purchase ledger/sales ledger
- Cash account and bank reconciliations
- Preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns
- General bookkeeping duties, to include the use of various in-house and cloud accounting software
As you develop in your role there will be opportunity to take on more responsibility, to become more client-facing and to support our clients in a more advisory capacity.
Candidates should possess at least 2 ‘A’ levels at grade A – C. GCSE English and Maths at a minimum of grade 6 (B).
Applicants should be extremely numerate, have excellent communication and IT skills (working knowledge of Excel and Word etc.), and work well alongside other people. The candidate should have the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst still maintaining high levels of accuracy. A driving licence would be beneficial.
About George Hay
George Hay has been established for over 85 years, providing independent audit, accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services to businesses and private clients throughout the UK.
We operate from offices in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, and pride ourselves on a progressive, collaborative, and value-led approach to working with clients, and together.
We place great importance on maximising the talent within our team and giving you freedom to build the career you are envisioning.
What you get in return
- A friendly, professional team to work alongside
- A positive culture that promotes a strong work-life balance
- Regular opportunities to undertake additional CPD alongside any formal studies, together with excellent in-house training opportunities
- Opportunity to progress and develop your career within a well-respected practice
- Annual team building day and social events
- Flexible working hours policy
- Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Letchworth SG6 2TU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
