Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper

Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Platinum Recruitment Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage client portfolios, handle bookkeeping, and prepare financial reports.
  • Company: Modern accountancy firm in Manchester with a growing team.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team and support junior members in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Elevate your bookkeeping career while making a real impact on clients' financial success.
  • Qualifications: Strong bookkeeping experience, client management skills, and proficiency in Excel and Xero.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

Ready to take your bookkeeping career to the next level? We’re working with a growing, modern accountancy firm in Manchester looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. You’ll work with a varied portfolio of ambitious agencies, consultants and service-based businesses, combining hands-on bookkeeping with client contact and management reporting.

The Role

  • Manage your own portfolio of clients
  • Handle day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations
  • Prepare VAT returns and management accounts
  • Produce accurate, timely financial reports
  • Liaise directly with clients and build strong relationships
  • Help clients understand and improve their financial performance
  • Support month-end processes and reporting
  • Assist with onboarding and support more junior team members

What they’re looking for

  • Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally within practice
  • Confident with VAT, reconciliations and management accounts
  • Experience managing your own client portfolio
  • Strong attention to detail and organisation
  • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
  • Commercial and proactive mindset
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Xero experience preferred

Senior Bookkeeper employer: Platinum Recruitment Group

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Platinum Recruitment Group

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping
VAT Preparation
Reconciliations
Management Accounts
Client Portfolio Management
Attention to Detail
Organisation Skills