Bookkeeper for Multi-Client Firms | Xero & VAT Expert

OA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist accountancy firm based in Northwood, Harrow seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of bookkeeping experience, especially within an accountancy practice, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles along with proficiency in Xero. This role offers a salary of £28,000-£33,000 per year along with various perks including free on-site parking and a company pension.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Company events

Qualifications

• 5 years’ bookkeeping experience (ideally within an accountancy practice).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for multiple clients using Xero.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Manage VAT clients and prepare/submission of VAT returns.
• Process CIS returns monthly.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Carry out credit control and chase outstanding payments.
• Support with payroll journals and payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end adjustments including prepayments, accruals and depreciation.
• Reconcile key control accounts (VAT, PAYE, wages, bank, directors’ loan).
• Produce monthly/quarterly management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Communicate with clients regarding queries and required information.
• Support statutory compliance and assist with HMRC queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Understanding of accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Xero

Job description

A specialist accountancy firm based in Northwood, Harrow seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of bookkeeping experience, especially within an accountancy practice, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles along with proficiency in Xero. This role offers a salary of £28,000-£33,000 per year along with various perks including free on-site parking and a company pension.