Bookkeeper

Sas Accountants; Watford; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site parking

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

SAS Accountants in Watford is seeking a highly motivated bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial record keeping and oversee all bookkeeping activities, with long-term ownership. You will maintain ledgers, manage bank reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, and be the primary contact for bookkeeping matters, while seeking efficiency improvements.

AAT Level 4 and 5+ years’ experience in general practice are preferred; Xero experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience.
• Experience working within general practice is essential.
• Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all transactions are correctly recorded and allocated.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and prepayment schedules.
• Act as the primary point of contact for bookkeeping matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Take ownership of bookkeeping systems and controls.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Time management

Leadership

Formation

AAT Level 4 qualification

Outils

Xero

Description du poste

Looking for an accountancy career with a difference? At SAS we’ve got you covered:

• A digital practice with a passion for tech
• Flexible working opportunities
• Entrepreneurial values and a growth mindset

This is an exciting time to join our young and dynamic practice that has been nominated four years in a row in the category of Fast-Track Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence awards.

There’s no sign of our growth slowing down, so we are on the lookout for a highly motivated, bookkeeper that shares our entrepreneurial mindset.

The Role

Joining as a bookkeeper you will be responsible for the complete management and oversight of day-to-day financial record keeping, transactional accounting, and financial administration. You will be expected to demonstrate long-term ownership and leadership of all bookkeeping activities.

This role will involve:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers
• Manage bank reconciliations
• Ensure all transactions are correctly recorded and allocated
• Maintain fixed asset registers and prepayment schedules
• Act as the primary point of contact for bookkeeping matters
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Take ownership of bookkeeping systems and controls

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long‑lasting relationships.

• Enjoys and sees the benefit in developing others
• Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Experience working within general practice is essential
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients
• Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous
• 25 Days annual leave rising to 29 with long‑term service (plus bank holidays)
• On‑site parking
• Dress for your day
• Private medical insurance and life insurance