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Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group

Bookkeeper

Bolton
Posted about 14 hours ago
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Department: Accounting

Location: Bolton

Description

As one of the region’s leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients. We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to look after a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process accounts payable and receivable for a portfolio of clients
  • Complete bank reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Setting up client software - especially Xero - for clients wishing to undertake their own bookkeeping
  • Providing helpful training to clients on using Xero

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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • You will be eager to learn as we provide on the job learning with internal training provided, although knowledge of bookkeeping software such as Xero and Dext would be desirable
  • Have good numerical skills and excellent communication skills to talk with clients over the phone, on MS Teams or over email
  • Be a team player and thrive in a collaborative environment, willing to share knowledge, support colleagues and be happy to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines
  • Be comfortable with change and excited by the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment

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Skills

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliations
VAT Returns
Xero
Dext
Numerical Skills
Communication Skills
Client Training

Location

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

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