About Us
At Virtual Balance, we're passionate about helping businesses stay on top of their finances. We work with a wide variety of clients across different industries, providing bookkeeping support that is accurate, reliable, and genuinely valuable to their businesses.
As our client base continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our friendly team and play an important role in supporting our clients.
We understand that work is only one part of life, so we offer flexible working arrangements, including a 30-hour working week and the opportunity to work from home one day per week. We believe that when people are trusted and supported, they do their best work.
The Role
We're looking for someone who enjoys bookkeeping, takes pride in getting the details right, and genuinely cares about providing great service to clients.
You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, working closely with them to maintain accurate financial records and ensure their bookkeeping is up to date. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of businesses and industries.
This role would suit someone who is confident carrying out day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, enjoys building client relationships, and wants to be part of a supportive and growing practice.
What You'll Be DoingBookkeeping
- Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts and payments
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
- Reconciling bank, credit card and other balance sheet accounts
- Processing journals and bookkeeping adjustments where required
- Monitoring debtor and creditor balances and investigating discrepancies
- Ensuring client records are accurate and up to date
VAT & Compliance
- Preparing VAT returns
- Ensuring bookkeeping records comply with HMRC and Making Tax Digital requirements
- Maintaining complete and accurate supporting records
- Assisting with preparation of information for year-end accounts
Reporting
- Producing routine financial reports
- Assisting with management account preparation
- Supporting cashflow reporting and monitoring
- Highlighting unusual transactions or issues where necessary
Client Support
- Building strong relationships with clients
- Responding to bookkeeping queries
- Helping clients maintain good bookkeeping practices
- Working alongside accountants and other advisers when required
Software
- Working with cloud accounting systems including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent
- Using software such as Dext and Hubdoc
- Supporting clients with bookkeeping software queries
- Encouraging efficient and effective bookkeeping processes
What We're Looking ForEssential
- At least 2 years' bookkeeping experience
- Good understanding of bookkeeping principles
- Experience preparing VAT returns
- Experience using cloud accounting software
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Confidence working independently
Desirable
- AAT, ICB or equivalent qualified or studying towards AAT
- Previous experience working within industry, a bookkeeping or accountancy practice
- Experience using Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
What We Offer
- Salary of £26,000–£31,000 per annum (pro rata for 30 hours per week), depending on experience
- 30-hour working week
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to work from home one day per week following probation
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to grow with the business
A Final Word
We're a business that genuinely values our people. We're looking for someone who is reliable, friendly, professional and takes pride in their work. In return, we'll provide flexibility, support and the opportunity to be part of a growing business where your contribution is recognised and appreciated.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £26,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Corwen LL21 0DE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corwen LL21 0DE
