Bookkeeping Apprentice - Milton Keynes

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HH Bookkeeping Solutions is a specialist brand, which is part of the Hillier Hopkins family. We provide a cloud-based solution for bookkeeping and accounting.

Vacancy details

To assist our Bookkeeping Solutions team in helping to grow, the duties you will train in and carry out are:

  • Bookkeeping – processing for complex clients.
  • Review of basic bookkeeping jobs completed by outsourced processing staff
  • Setting up automated bookkeeping systems including but not limited to
    • Xero
    • Dext
  • Contacting clients via email and telephone.
  • Review and analysis of financial data.
  • Assisting colleagues and client with process improvements to improve efficiency.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations for management accounts.
  • Assisting with preparation of year end trial balances.
  • Preparation of VAT returns and filings.
  • Preparation of CIS returns and filings.
  • Ad-hoc admin duties to assist staff as and when required.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

  • AAT level 3 qualified
  • Xero certified.
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (5) or above.
  • IT competent with a basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and be flexible.
  • The ability to be forward thinking and strive for continuous improvement.
  • Friendly with good communication skills and polite telephone manner.
  • The ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Employment Details

  • Full time role – Monday to Friday.
  • Remuneration will be dependent on experience.
  • Right to Work in the UK required.

The package will include:

  • Annual Leave – 23 days per annum (pro-rata), 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year.
  • Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week’s salary.
  • Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility.
  • Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months’ service (this is a taxable benefit).
  • Death In Service scheme cover (4x salary).
  • Group Income Protection Scheme (non contributory) following completion of 3 months’ service.

To apply for this position please complete the application form below.

If you have any questions please contact Liz Constantinou on 01923 634319 or email recruitment@hhllp.co.uk