Bookkeeper(QuickBooks and Xero)

Our client is seeking for a bookkeeper to maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks, and Xero where applicable, ensuring compliance, supporting reporting, and enabling timely progression of work without escalation. The Bookkeeper is successful when: Client records in QuickBooks or Xerare accurate and up tdate at all times Bank and balance sheet reconciliations are complete and correct VAT returns are prepared accurately and on time as required MTD compliance is met Data is clean, consistent, and review-ready Minimal corrections are required at review stage Queries from Accountant/Penny are limited and non-repetitive Workflow progresses without delay or backlog Key Responsibilities The Bookkeeper is accountable for: Bookkeeping & Technical Delivery (QuickBooks) Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online, or Xerincluding: Bank transaction posting and allocation Bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations Documentation matches Balance Sheet for bank statements/loans etc Purchase invoice and expense processing tcorrect Chart of Accountants Sales invoice posting and receipt allocation Maintenance of accurate ledgers (debtors, creditors, nominal) VAT return preparation and submission support, where required MTD submission were required Recode items as required for VAT and Year End Journal entries (within competence) Maintaining clean audit trails for pay roll, VAT and YE Accounts All work must: Be correctly coded and consistently applied Be supported with appropriate documentation Be fully reconciled (nunexplained differences) Be ready for Accountant review without material gaps Deadline Ownership Maintain awareness of all assigned deadlines (VAT, MTD, month-end, reporting cycles) Ensure: Work is started early Missing information is requested promptly Issues are identified early Ndeadline becomes urgent due tdelay Client Communication Respond tclient queries within 1 business day. Communication must be: Clear and professional Aligned with the client tone and standards Practical and commercially aware Free from unnecessary technical jargon Must not provide advice outside competence; escalate where required. Workflow & Systems Discipline Maintain accurate job tracking across: Update Tracker (including colour status) All work must show: Correct status Clear ownership Defined next action Ninactive or “unknown” jobs Data Integrity & Cleanliness Maintain clean ledgers with nduplication or miscoding Ensure: Suspense accounts are cleared promptly Aged debtors/creditors are accurate Bank feeds are reviewed regularly (not left unattended) Flag inconsistencies or anomalies early Escalation Awareness Identify and escalate: Unusual transactions Potential compliance risks Cashflow concerns Poor record-keeping from clients Any uncertainty in treatment Professional Standards Must comply with: HMRC requirements (including VAT and MTD regulations) Companies Act requirements (where relevant trecords) Data protection regulations Int