Cloud Bookkeeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cloud Bookkeeper
Bridgend
£22,000 - £26,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a modern and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants in Bridgend who are now looking to add an experienced Cloud Bookkeeper to their growing team.
The workload will be varied with the successful person gaining exposure to a wide array of clients for whom you will be assisting with their bookkeeping needs, management accounting and VAT. The role will also include providing software training to clients and other team members as required.
With the firm looking for an experienced pair of hands, the successful individual will have existing experience of working within practice. You will be a confident in all aspects of bookkeeping and will have experience in the use of online accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, or Sage One.
The ideal candidate may be AAT Qualified, AATQB, or may be qualified by experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Cloud Bookkeeper to join a leading Bridgend based firm in a role where you will be rewarded with an extremely competitive salary and benefits package as well as scope for development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
Prepare & submit VAT returns for a range of clients.
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Prepare financial management reports.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes.
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
Skills
AAT Qualified / Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience
Experience of working in a practice environment is essential
Experience of using cloud bookkeeping software such as Xero, Quickbooks, or Sage One
For further information on this role please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood - creid@clark-wood.co.uk / 07825 278674
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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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cloud Bookkeeper roles across Clark Wood'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 HR Consulting.
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 £22,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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