Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
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Location: Leeds (Onsite)
Package: £30,000- £35,000 per annum, onsite working, and clear progression pathway
Working Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within an ever-growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm for a Senior Bookkeeper within their Leeds office. This role is designed for an experienced candidate with at least 3 years of practice experience who is looking to manage their own workload while supporting the wider team in a busy environment. Offering a competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per annum alongside a supportive and ambitious working environment, this position provides extensive exposure to a broad range of clients and the chance to assist in training junior apprentices. This is a great opportunity to join a practice that is constantly expanding and play a key role in their continued success.
Senior Bookkeeper Job Overview
- Manage day-to-day client bookkeeping across a varied portfolio including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
- Complete accurate sales and purchase ledger processing, bank reconciliations, and trial balance preparation.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and CIS returns, ensuring full compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidelines.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts along with supporting reconciliation schedules.
- Onboard new clients onto cloud software and assist with digital migration and process improvements.
- Ensure all client bookkeeping files are completed accurately and statutory filing deadlines are consistently met.
- Assist in the training, development, and day-to-day queries of junior members of staff and apprentices.
Senior Bookkeeper Job Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
- AAT Level 3/4 or ICB qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable, though candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
- Advanced proficiency in major cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and receipt-processing tools (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc). xgikmsk
- Solid understanding of UK VAT regulations, CIS schemes, and Making Tax Digital compliance.
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