Bookkeeper/Management Accountant

TPF Recruitment; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full study support

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

A modern accountancy firm in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an experienced Management Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. This role involves day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, management account preparation, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, ideally be AAT qualified, and possess excellent attention to detail. The firm offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £36,000, hybrid working, and full study support if needed. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• Recent bookkeeping experience within practice is essential.
• Strong experience in VAT returns and control account reconciliations is required.
• Willingness to develop management account preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping with Xero, including invoicing.
• Review bookkeeping work from junior team members.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

VAT returns

Management accounts preparation

Xero certification

Excellent attention to detail

Client-facing communication

Proactive team player

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be working with a modern, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Henley-on-Thames. This forward-thinking practice provides tailored accountancy and tax advisory services to a broad client base, ranging from SMEs and OMB's through to HNWI's and international groups. The firm prides itself on building long term, trusted relationships and delivering practical, high-quality advice.

The Role

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is a varied, client-facing role offering exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors.

• Day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, including invoice processing and bank reconciliations
• Reviewing bookkeeping work prepared by junior team members
• Reconciling control accounts and posting monthly payroll journals
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns under a range of VAT schemes
• Preparing and filing monthly CIS returns
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and manage submissions
• Providing Xero training and support to clients
• Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Recent and relevant bookkeeping experience within practice
• Strong experience with VAT returns and control account reconciliations
• Experience preparing management accounts (or a clear desire to develop in this area)
• AAT qualified (ideally)
• Xero certified
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• A proactive team player who can also work independently and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Salary circa £28,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience and qualifications (negotiable)
• Full study support available, if required
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to 28 days post-qualification
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours
• Free parking

Please contact Joe Potter on 01882206677 (tel), 07386668225 (mob), [e-mail], or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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