Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: South Shields or Sunderland

Salary: £27,000 - £34,000

Service Care are delighted to be working with a well known, growing practices with offices in both South Shields and Sunderland. You will be working for a practice that focuses on development and progression, as the current Director started as an apprentice!

As a bookkeeper, you will be assisting with client accounts, ensuring records are kept up to date in a timely and accurate manner.

What you will be doing

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties such as maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Assisting with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions
• Supporting with preparation for tax returns and client financial documentation
• Utilising accounting software such as Sage, Quickbooks and Xero
• Handling sensitive financial information whilst upholding client confidentiality
• Assisting with preparing basic financial reports
• Supporting the team during internal checks and audits
• Supporting audit preparation by organising financial documents
• Providing administrative support to accountants and office staff when required

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role
• Experience with Sage, Xero or Quickbooks (desirable)
• Ability to work independently
• High attention to detail
• Self motivated

In return you will receive

• Base salary of £27,000 - £34,000
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible start and finish times (open to part time work)
• Professional Development
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + Christmas Shutdown
• Death in Service
• Enhanced Pension
• Fish and Chip Fridays

If you or someone you know would be interested in applying, please contact Taylor Townsend via email at ***email_hidden*** or call 01772 208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.