Bookkeeper | Flexible, Growth‑Oriented Role with Benefits

Sas Accountants; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Time management

Leadership

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

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.