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Senior Bookkeeper (Remote or Office-Based) | Hillmans Chartered Accountants

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location: Remote or Office-Based (Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset)

Working Hours: Flexible (37.5 hours per week with core availability required from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday)

About Hillmans Chartered Accountants:

Founded in 2014 and based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, Hillmans Chartered Accountants is a rapidly growing accounting firm, renowned for its modern approach and robust adoption of technology. We serve a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses across the UK, committed to excellence and innovation in all aspects of our practice. At Hillmans, we foster a culture of professional development, inclusivity, and team collaboration, supported by cutting-edge technology and a dedication to our clients.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Senior Bookkeeper to help manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring timely bookkeeping, monthly reporting, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and more. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in bookkeeping within the UK, looking for a flexible and technologically forward work environment. Candidates can choose to work fully remotely or join our team in our Weston-super-Mare office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage client portfolios across various sectors.
  • Conduct general bookkeeping, monthly management accounts production, and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns, handling any related queries with HMRC.
  • Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Utilise accounting software such as Xero, Dext, QuickBooks Online, and Sage One for data entry.
  • Liaise with clients, providing training to junior staff and clients on bookkeeping practices.
  • Engage in ad-hoc tasks as needed, maintaining flexibility to accommodate a variety of roles.
  • Reporting to Company Director and Office Manager.

Professional Development:

  • All employees have access to online CPD (Continued Professional Development) training.
  • Encouraged to complete 30 minutes of CPD per week, within working hours, to foster continuous growth and learning.

Technology & Team Collaboration:

  • Utilise a virtual Windows desktop (full training provided), ensuring both remote and in-office employees have full access to software, client folders, and records.
  • Participate in daily team Zoom group calls for status updates, query resolutions, and fostering a strong team environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 3+ years' experience in a UK-based accountancy practice as a Bookkeeper/Senior Accounts Assistant.
  • Qualified By Experience (QBE) candidates encouraged, alongside those with formal accounting or bookkeeping qualifications (AAT, ICB, IAB etc).
  • Essential working knowledge of Xero.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Enthusiastic team player, capable of working independently.
  • Excellent communication skills, with confidence in conducting training and client consultations via Zoom or in person.
  • Committed to providing outstanding customer service, adhering to our same-day client query response policy.
  • Payroll experience desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

  • Competitive market salary.
  • 28 days holiday per year, including public & bank holidays.
  • Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely or from our office.
  • Access to a broad range of professional development opportunities.

Join Our Team:

At Hillmans, you're not just joining a firm; you're becoming part of a friendly, close-knit team dedicated to professional excellence and innovation. We're passionate about supporting each other and fostering a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a CV and cover letter, detailing their suitability for the role, how they can contribute to our team, and whether they prefer to work remotely, in-office, or a combination of both.

Apply now to become part of our dynamic, friendly team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Work from home

Application question(s):

  • Please specify your preferred working arrangement: fully remote, office-based in Weston-super-Mare, or a combination of both.

Experience:

  • Xero: 3 years (preferred)
  • Bookkeeping (in an accounting firm): 5 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

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