Bookkeeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ecommerce Accountants LLP is looking for at least one bookkeeper with experience in Xero to join their friendly and dynamic team.
This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to develop their bookkeeping or accounting career, as you will be joining a fast-growing and innovative firm.
Title: Bookkeeper
Main duties and responsibilities of the role
Your will main responsibility will be to carry out monthly bookkeeping tasks on Xero for our clients.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Posting sales/purchase invoices
- Making journal entries
- Proactively chasing clients up with queries
- Preparing VAT returns
- Report to Client Manager
Mandatory requirements
- At least two years’ previous experience in bookkeeping.
- Solid understanding of spreadsheet software
- A good understanding of VAT principles
- Great command of the English language (both written and oral)
Desirable characteristics
- Experience working with ecommerce businesses
- An understanding of EU VAT (distance sales/reverse charge/EC Sales)
- Friendliness (we have a fun and sociable team!)
- A passion for learning (we love keyboard shortcuts)
- Software that we use includes Xero, Dext, Karbon, Google Drive, 1Password, Slack and a familiarity with any of these is a bonus
About the firm
Ecommerce Accountants LLP is an accounting practice that specialises in working with online and ecommerce businesses. Clients range from start-ups to established online sellers.
The firm consists of around twenty-five team members. It has been running for over five years, has doubled in size each year and currently has two Partners.
Salary
Salary will be £27-32k depending on experience.
Salary will be reviewed on a periodic basis and will grow with the success of the firm and your performance.
Future Prospects
There may be some scope for future training with the practice and gaining an ACCA (or similar) qualification, depending on the progress.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E2 8HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bookkeeper roles across Ecommerce Accountants LLP's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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