Bookkeeper/Management Accountant - Henley on Thames

Verallo Advisory LLP.; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Discretionary annual bonus

Full study support

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Corporate reward scheme

Quarterly social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading accountancy and tax advisory firm in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Management Accountant. This role includes genuine client interaction and responsibilities beyond mere transaction processing. Candidates should be adept in Xero software, have bookkeeping experience, and be AAT qualified or equivalent. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent bookkeeping experience including VAT returns and account reconciliations.
• Experience in preparing management accounts is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping using Xero software.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaising with clients on financial queries.
• Posting monthly wages journals.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly/quarterly VAT returns and CIS returns.
• Liaise with clients and attend client premises as needed.
• Provide training to clients on Xero.
• Other ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Client interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multi-task

Xero software proficiency

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Excel

Word

Outlook

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our people are our most important asset. We make it our business to find, train and retain the best accountancy professionals and specialist talent in the local area.

Verallo is an established and growing accountancy and tax advisory firm supporting ambitious business owners, high-net-worth individuals and international groups. Built on strong client relationships and technical excellence, we combine the stability of a well‑run practice with the energy and ambition of a modern advisory firm.

We pride ourselves on delivering more than compliance. We build long‑term partnerships with our clients, providing insight and financial clarity that helps them make confident decisions and achieve their goals.

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Management Accountant who wants to do more than process transactions. This role offers genuine client interaction, responsibility and the opportunity to become a trusted part of our clients’ finance function, not just an external service provider.

At Verallo, our culture is collaborative, supportive and professional. We invest in our people, encourage initiative and recognise contribution. As we continue to grow, there are real opportunities for progression and increased responsibility for those who want to develop their career within a forward‑thinking and ambitious firm.

If you are motivated, commercially aware and looking to build your future within a stable yet progressive practice, Verallo offers the platform to do so.

Key responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping in Xero accounting software to include processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations
• Reviewing bookkeeping prepared by junior members of the team
• Reconciliations of 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, where necessary, to undertake bookkeeping on site
• Providing training to clients on Xero
• Other ad‑hoc duties

Desired skills and experience:

• Recent and relevant bookkeeping experience including preparing and submitting VAT returns and reconciling control accounts
• Previous experience of preparing management accounts is desirable but training will be provided
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience with Xero reporting, Datamolino, Concur, Expensify and Fathom desirable but not essential
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi‑task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Bookkeeper/Management Accountant

Verallo is an established and growing accountancy and tax advisory firm supporting ambitious business owners, high-net-worth individuals and international groups. Built on strong client relationships and technical excellence, we combine the stability of a well‑run practice with the energy and ambition of a modern advisory firm.

We pride ourselves on delivering more than compliance. We build long‑term partnerships with our clients, providing insight and financial clarity that helps them make confident decisions and achieve their goals.

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Management Accountant who wants to do more than process transactions. This role offers genuine client interaction, responsibility and the opportunity to become a trusted part of our clients’ finance function, not just an external service provider.

At Verallo, our culture is collaborative, supportive and professional. We invest in our people, encourage initiative and recognise contribution. As we continue to grow, there are real opportunities for progression and increased responsibility for those who want to develop their career within a forward‑thinking and ambitious firm.

If you are motivated, commercially aware and looking to build your future within a stable yet progressive practice, Verallo offers the platform to do so.

Key responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping in Xero accounting software to include processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations
• Reviewing bookkeeping prepared by junior members of the team
• Reconciliations of 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, where necessary, to undertake bookkeeping on site
• Providing training to clients on Xero
• Other ad‑hoc duties

Desired skills and experience:

• Recent and relevant bookkeeping experience including preparing and submitting VAT returns and reconciling control accounts
• Previous experience of preparing management accounts is desirable but training will be provided
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Xero certified
• Experience with Xero reporting, Datamolino, Concur, Expensify and Fathom desirable but not essential
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi‑task
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Remuneration package:

• Competitive salary, subject to experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home.
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• 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
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking

Application

To apply for the role, please complete the application form by clicking on this link Alternatively, if you have any queries regarding the position, please contact us at [e-mail].