Job details
Location: Hillsborough, BT26 (office based)
Job type: Full time, permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About Everest Chartered Accountants
Everest is a growing, modern accountancy practice based in Royal Hillsborough, serving a wide and diverse client base across Northern Ireland. We pair genuine technical expertise with the latest cloud technology to give our clients a first class service. As we grow, we are looking for a talented Bookkeeper / Accounts Technician to join our friendly and supportive team.
The role
This is a varied, hands on role at the heart of the practice. You will look after bookkeeping, VAT and payroll for a broad portfolio of clients, working with modern cloud software and a team who are always happy to share knowledge. No two clients are the same, so you will build real breadth of experience.
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client base, from sole traders and landlords to limited companies across many sectors
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital
- Running payrolls from start to finish, including RTI submissions, statutory payments and pension auto enrolment
- Reconciling bank accounts and sales and purchase ledgers
- Posting journals and maintaining nominal ledgers
- Liaising directly with clients to gather information, answer queries and build strong working relationships
- Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, alongside bookkeeping and payroll tools
- Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounts and reporting tasks as required
About you
Essential:
- IATI qualified as a minimum (further qualified candidates are also welcome to apply)
- Proven experience in bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, ideally within an accountancy practice
- Confident using cloud accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- A professional, client focused approach and clear communication skills
- Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience of a practice environment serving multiple clients
- Working knowledge of Xero
- Exposure to CIS and management reporting
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Workplace pension
- Private health insurance
- Ongoing training and support towards further qualifications
- Modern, cloud based systems that make your working day easier
- A supportive, friendly team and genuine variety in your work
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work full time at our office in Hillsborough?
Work Location: In person
