An independent practice on the Lee Valley side of Hertfordshire is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of its small business client work. The practice is under new leadership and investing in its systems and its culture. It is a close-knit team with direct access to the directors, and the seat suits someone who wants real responsibility rather than a seat on a production line. You will run the bookkeeping and VAT for your own portfolio of owner-managed clients, taking records from source documents through to review-ready figures. You will be the day-to-day voice for those clients, help move them onto cloud software, and support the more junior members of the team. What you'll be doing Bank and control account reconciliations, trial balances and review-ready figures for your own clients Preparing and submitting MTD VAT returns Handling client queries day to day and keeping them on track Moving clients onto cloud bookkeeping software and supporting the transition CIS, quarterly updates under MTD for Income Tax, and payroll support (RTI, auto-enrolment) Helping juniors develop and checking their workWhat you'll bring At least four years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in practice Solid MTD VAT experience and confident use of Sage and Xero Good Excel Helpful but not essential: AAT Level 3/4 or ICB, Dext or AutoEntry, CIS and payroll exposure (full training on MTD for Income Tax, CIS and payroll is provided)What's on offer £30,000 – £38,000 depending on experience Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, mostly office-based with hybrid negotiable Study support, holiday that rises with service, and a pension A friendly team and a practice that is investing for the long term
Senior Bookkeeper in Waltham Cross employer: eps.group services
Join a well-regarded practice in Hemel Hempstead as a Senior Client Manager, where you will not only lead client relationships but also play a pivotal role in mentoring the next generation of accountants. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days' holiday, a company pension, and clear pathways for career progression, this firm fosters a supportive work culture that values professional growth and collaboration. Embrace the opportunity to shape your career in a dynamic environment that prioritises both client success and employee development.
