Bookkeeper/Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Henley-on-Thames seeks a motivated Bookkeeper/Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves daily bookkeeping, management accounts preparation, and VAT work, providing a variety of tasks. The company values creativity and collaboration, offering numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement. With a focus on empowering employees, this position is perfect for those passionate about accounts and looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you have a track record of success and are eager to grow, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Full Study Support

Pension Scheme

23 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Corporate Reward Scheme

Quarterly Social Events

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Recent bookkeeping experience with VAT returns and reconciliations.
• AAT qualified and Xero certified with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping using Xero, processing invoices, and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

Xero Accounting Software

Management Accounts Preparation

Organizational Skills

Excel

Client Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Xero

Datamolino

Concur

Expensify

Fathom

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

05eb070e113b

Job Views:

7

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Role: Bookkeeper/ Management Accountant
Location: Henley on Thames
Salary: £30,000+
Puro Associates is recruiting for a highly motivated Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to join a dynamic and innovative firm. Specialising in providing tailored accountancy and tax advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations, this company helps clients navigate the evolving financial landscape and achieve their business and personal goals.
In this position, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the company's broad client base, across various industries and business sizes. The role will offer a wide range of tasks, including bookkeeping, preparation of management accounts, and VAT work, providing plenty of variety.
This role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment that values creativity, collaboration, and professional development. The company is committed to empowering employees to take ownership of their work and make meaningful contributions to clients’ success. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for career advancement, including ongoing training, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries.
Key Responsibilities:

• Daily bookkeeping using Xero accounting software, including processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations.
• Reviewing bookkeeping prepared by junior team members.
• Reconciling control accounts.
• Posting monthly wages journals.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard.
• Preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes.
• Preparing and filing monthly CIS returns.
• Liaising with clients on queries and submissions.
• Attending client premises, when necessary, to undertake on-site bookkeeping.
• Providing Xero training to clients.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Recent and relevant bookkeeping experience, including preparing and submitting VAT returns and reconciling control accounts.
• Previous experience preparing management accounts is desirable, but training will be provided.
• AAT qualified.
• Xero certified.
• Experience with Xero reporting, Datamolino, Concur, Expensify, and Fathom is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong hands-on approach, diligent with excellent client interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and drive.
• Ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration Package:

• Competitive salary, subject to experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Full study support, if required.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year post-qualified up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to a corporate reward scheme.
• Quarterly social events.
• Free on-site parking.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to further develop their career in an empowering and growth-oriented environment. If you are passionate about accounts and have a track record of success in the industry, this could be the ideal next step for you.