Bookkeeper
Job Reference: 887604
Bury St. Edmunds
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hybrid Working
MacKenzie King are pleased to be recruiting for a Bookkeeper on for a highly reputable legal firm with offices across East Anglia. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper looking to broaden their exposure to private client, trust and tax related accounting within a supportive professional environment. This position will suit a confident bookkeeper with strong core accounting skills who is keen to develop their knowledge in estate and trust accounting, working closely with solicitors and private client teams.
The successful candidate will be required to work in the Bury St Edmunds office at least one day per week.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of clients
- Assist with the preparation of accounts
- Record financial transactions including assets, liabilities, income and expenses
- Support the production of interim and final accounts for clients and third parties
- Assist with annual trust accounts and income distribution statements
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, executors, trustees and external bodies including HMRC
- Support tax related calculations and returns, with guidance where required
- Ensure records are maintained in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Maintain clear, well organised documentation and audit trails
Qualifications and experience
- Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role
- Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping
- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence using accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel
- Basic to working knowledge of UK tax principles
- Interest in developing knowledge of trust, estate or private client accounting
- Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
Benefits
- Uncapped paid holiday
- Hybrid working policy
- Generous pension contribution
- Health Plan
If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:
Ted Smith
“This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper with a particular interest in trust accounting, to join a reputable legal firm in the local area.”
Ted Smith