At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage bookkeeping for diverse clients and maintain accurate financial records.
- Company: A forward-thinking accountancy practice with a modern approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private health insurance, and generous leave.
- Other info: Genuine career progression opportunities in a growing firm.
- Why this job: Take ownership of client portfolios and support junior team members in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years bookkeeping experience, strong VAT knowledge, and proficiency in Xero.
The predicted salary is between 38700 - 47300 £ per year.
My client, a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their expanding team.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
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, Quick Books xgikmsk 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
Senior Bookkeeper employer: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team in our London office, where we prioritise professional development and foster a collaborative work culture. As a Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, comprehensive training opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in the legal aid sector. Our commitment to employee growth and well-being makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
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