Experienced Bookkeeper

Sheridan Maine London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Bookkeeper for a well-established Ilford chartered accountancy practice. The role involves managing bookkeeping across a diverse client portfolio, keeping records up to date and ensuring timely VAT returns.

You will work within a supportive team and liaise directly with clients to resolve queries. The successful candidate will have solid bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice, and be comfortable working across multiple clients

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping for multiple clients, ideally in an accountancy practice.
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping principles and VAT processes.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and produce management information.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to prioritise work across a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Recording and reconciling bank transactions
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns
• Processing journals and other accounting transactions
• Maintaining accounts payable and receivable records
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and provide support
• Supporting the wider practice team with accounting and bookkeeping requirements

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Bank reconciliations

Management accounts

Client communication

Job description

Experienced Bookkeeper - Ilford Chartered Accountancy Practice Full Time, Permanent

\"Bookkeeper: The only word with three consecutive double letters.\"

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established chartered accountancy practice in Ilford, which is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join its growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys working with a variety of clients and is looking for a role within a professional, friendly and supportive practice environment.

Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely bookkeeping services, helping clients maintain their financial records and ensuring their accounts are kept up to date.

Your responsibilities as the Bookkeeper will include:

• Maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Recording and reconciling bank transactions
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns
• Processing journals and other accounting transactions
• Maintaining accounts payable and receivable records
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide support
• Supporting the wider practice team with accounting and bookkeeping requirements

The successful candidate will have solid bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, and will be comfortable working across multiple clients.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping role
• Experience working within an accountancy practice is desirable
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with VAT returns and reconciliations
• Good communication skills and a client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established chartered accountancy practice with a diverse client base and a strong reputation for providing a personal and professional service.

The firm offers a supportive working environment where you will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, broaden your experience and develop your career within practice.

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role within a reputable accountancy practice, this could be an excellent next step.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients while becoming an important part of a supportive and growing team.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.