Bookkeeper

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and professional accountancy practice? Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of clients and building strong relationships while delivering a high-quality service?

We have an excellent opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join our team in our Grimsby office. We're looking for someone who is organised, personable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This role can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis.

In return, we offer flexibility, an excellent work-life balance, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career as part of the Forrester Boyd team.

What will your days look like?

No two days are quite the same. You'll work with a diverse range of clients across different sectors, helping them maintain accurate financial records and supporting their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements.

Your role may include:

• Providing a bookkeeping service for a wide range of clients including sales, purchase and nominal ledger maintenance/processing

• Bank reconciliations

• VAT return preparation

• Advising clients on the use of accounting software

• Communicating with clients and managing their queries

• Preparing reports for clients

Who we're looking for

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience of managing ledgers and preparing reconciliations

• Confidence with accounting software

• Customer service experience and the ability to develop strong working relationships with clients

• The ability to work unaided to strict deadlines

AAT level 4 qualification would be preferred, if not qualified to level 4 AAT we would expect the right candidate to be qualified by experience.

Most importantly, you'll be friendly, reliable, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

Why you'll love working with us

At Forrester Boyd, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our teams, celebrate success and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

• The option to purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday per year.

• Life assurance at three times salary.

• Access to Fortis Therapy & Training for confidential wellbeing support.

• A wide range of technical and soft-skill courses.

• Regular social events and networking opportunities.

• A friendly team culture where you’re valued for who you are.
  

You'll also benefit from a competitive salary that reflects your experience and expertise.

About Forrester Boyd

Forrester Boyd is one of the largest independent chartered accountancy practices in the region, with offices in Grimsby, Louth, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Beverley and Leeds.

We provide a full range of accountancy, audit, tax and business advisory services to a diverse client base. Our forward-thinking partnership is committed to continual improvement, innovation and growth, creating an environment where people can develop rewarding and successful careers.

With 17 partners and an average partnership age of 40, we're ambitious about the future and passionate about supporting our people to achieve their potential.

This creates a great place to work, where talent is recognised, development is encouraged and everyone has the opportunity to make a real contribution.