Bookkeeper - Practice

Bookkeeper - Practice - Cork

Responsibilities:

• Carry out bookkeeping tasks on clients as directed
• Take on projects to correct clients bookkeeping systems
• Perform Bank reconciliations for all clients
• Perform all relevant control account reconciliations as directed
• Prepare VAT returns ready for review by the client manager
• Plan own time to maximum efficiency, manage personal time and working practices to maximize profitability and protect the good reputation of the firm.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal organisation.
• Consistently achieve good feedback from clients and staff by delivering a high standard of client service both internally and externally.
• Comply with the firm's policies, procedures and ethical standards.
• Fulfil ongoing obligation to personal and career development specific to job requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in the use of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Big Red Book, Quick Books etc.
• Ability to use sector software, in particular Excel, Word and e-mail systems.
• To be able to draft letters which are commercially sensible and appropriate to the client's situation
• Effective communication skills - fluency in English essential.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a team but also to be able to work alone
• Be solutions focused.