My client, a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, build strong client relationships and support the development of junior team members within a modern practice.
The Role:
• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including journals, reconciliations and trial balances
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, VAT, payroll, CIS, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts
• Processing bills and expenses, supplier payments and credit control
• Supporting year-end accounts preparation
• Assisting with software integrations and resolving client queries
• Building strong client relationships and providing a proactive, high-quality service
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with junior members of the team
The Ideal Candidate:
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on bookkeeping experience
• Previous UK accountancy practice experience managing multiple clients
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping through to trial balance
• Strong VAT knowledge and experience preparing VAT returns
• Proficient in Xero and confident using cloud accounting systems
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and credit control
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• AAT Level 4 qualified is desirable
• Experience with Sage, QuickBooks or software integrations would be advantageous
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid working and flexitime
• Annual bonus
• Private health insurance / BUPA Cash Plan
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy additional days
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Professional subscriptions
• Genuine career progression within a growing firm
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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