Senior Bookkeeper

An established accountancy practice in Central London is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its specialist Media team. You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businesses, providing accurate bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, while working closely with clients, managers and Partners. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to work with an interesting portfolio of clients across the media, entertainment and creative sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients independently.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.
• Complete bank, credit card, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing bookkeeping support and advice.
• Work with Sage, Xero, Excel and other accounting systems.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries.
• Assist with management reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

About You

• 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical bookkeeping, accounting and VAT knowledge.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong knowledge of Sage, Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, commercially minded and confident resolving issues.
• Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information.
• Media and entertainment experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and flexible core hours
• Time off between Christmas and New Year
• Training, development and exam bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Regular social events
• Employee referral scheme
• Free eye tests Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. 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