Your new company

Hays are delighted to partner with a Belfast city centre accountancy practice for the role of a bookkeeper. This young and dynamic firm offer clients a range of services, such as Tax, Corporate Finance and Accounts preparation.

Your new role

Responsibilities:

• Record and process financial transactions for clients, such as sales, purchases, receipts, payments, invoices and bank reconciliation
• Ensure that transactions are recorded in the correct ledgers and journals, following accounting standards and principles
• Prepare and file VAT returns, payroll taxes and other statutory returns for clients
• Assist accountants with preparing year-end accounts, tax returns and other financial reports for clients
• Communicate with clients and respond to their queries and requests
• Maintain and organise accounting files and documents
• Performing other bookkeeping and administrative tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a book-keeper or accounting technician in an accountancy practice or similar environment
• Proficient in using accounting software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
• Knowledge of accounting principles, standards and practices
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary

Pension

Half day Friday

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.