Bookkeeper / Management Accountant

Fame Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fame Recruitment Consultants Ltd in NW London is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking practice. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping and support the preparation of management accounts and wider financial reporting.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, and help drive improvements through technology and AI. AAT qualification or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and management accounts.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Xero or Sage bookkeeping platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers.
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Credit control and debt management.
• Assist with VAT, payroll and pension requirements.
• Support budgeting, cash flow and forecasting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting.
• Help improve processes through technology, automation and AI.
• Provide general support to the Financial Controller and assist with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management accounts

Excel

AI awareness

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to join an established and forward-thinking professional practice in NW London.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function while also supporting the preparation of management accounts and wider financial reporting.

The Role:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers.


• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.


• Credit control and debt management.


• Assist with VAT, payroll and pension requirements.


• Support budgeting, cash flow and forecasting.


• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting.


• Help improve processes through technology, automation and AI.


• Provide general support to the Financial Controller and assist with ad hoc projects.

About You:

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Management Accountant or similar role.


• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or QBE.


• Strong Excel skills and experience with Xero, Sage or similar.


• Good understanding of bookkeeping and management accounts.


• Tech-savvy with an interest in AI and automation.


• Professional services experience desirable.


• Organised, hands-on and proactive with excellent attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity for a Bookkeeper/Management Accountant to join a successful professional practice offering varied responsibilities and excellent progression opportunities.

Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.