Job Description

C. S. Watson & Co, a small accountancy and bookkeeping practice established for over 40 years in Ongar, Essex, is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant.

The role is office based. It would be suited to someone who either has previous VAT/bookkeeping experience or is studying towards an Accountancy qualification. We are offering flexible working hours. (The office is closed on a Friday but we can offer condensed full-time or part-time hours Monday-Thursday)

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

We are a small and friendly team requiring assistance with:

- Preparation of information for VAT returns and small sets of Accounts

- Analysis of client data into Excel spreadsheets

- Bank reconciliations

- Categorising of expenses on online software

- Typing and general correspondence

- Answering the phone

- Other ad hoc office duties

Job Requirements:

- Sound IT skills and knowledge- Excel Proficiency

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy

- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

- Bookkeeping experience; including knowledge of VAT, sales and purchase ledgers

- Good communication skills both written and verbal

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.50-16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chipping Ongar CM5 9AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant- C.S. Watson