Senior Bookkeeper

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.

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