Lead Bookkeeper

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Larkhill, Stourport-on-Severn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Flexitime

Hybrid working after probation

Free onsite parking

20 days' annual leave + 10 bank/hols

Job summary

Lead Bookkeeper role in a growing accountancy practice based near Stourport-on-Severn. You will manage a varied client portfolio, own bookkeeping requirements, and collaborate with the accounts team to deliver accurate financial information.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Friday finish, flexitime, hybrid working after probation, and good annual leave benefits with onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients.
• Complete daily transactions through to month-end.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Prepare management accounts and financial information.
• Support clients with bookkeeping and queries.
• Work with cloud accounting systems.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT or equivalent (advantageous)

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Lead Bookkeeper – Join a Growing Accountancy Practice

Stourport-on-Severn| Competitive Salary | 37.5 hours | Permanent

Looking for a bookkeeping role where you can take ownership, build client relationships and genuinely become part of the success of an accountancy practice?

This could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

An established and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Kidderminster is looking for an experienced

Lead Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a key role within the practice, giving you the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of clients, take ownership of their bookkeeping requirements and work closely with the wider accounts team.

â What’s on Offer?

37.5 hours per week

Every Friday finishes

Flexitime with core hours

Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation

Free onsite parking

20 days' annual leave + 10 bank holidays

Additional leave linked to Easter and Whit Week

Christmas shutdown

Salary and career progression reviews

About the Opportunity

This isn't simply a role where you'll be processing transactions day after day.

As

Lead Bookkeeper, you'll become an important part of the practice and a trusted point of contact for clients. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of businesses, understand how they operate and provide them with accurate, timely and commercially useful financial information.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own workload while working alongside an experienced team of accountants.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of bookkeeping clients


• Completing bookkeeping from day-to-day transactions through to month-end


• Preparing and submitting VAT returns


• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations


• Processing purchase and sales invoices


• Preparing management accounts and financial information


• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and accounting queries


• Working with cloud accounting systems


• Building strong relationships with a portfolio of clients


• Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately


• Working closely with the accounts and tax teams


• Providing support and guidance where required

About You

We're looking for an experienced

Bookkeeper / Senior Bookkeeper who enjoys working with clients and wants to take the next step in their career.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong bookkeeping knowledge


• The confidence to communicate directly with clients


• Excellent attention to detail


• Good organisational and time-management skills


• Experience with cloud accounting software


• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload


• AAT or equivalent qualification would be advantageous

Why This Role?

If you're looking for a role where

your experience is valued, you can build genuine client relationships and have the flexibility to achieve a great work-life balance, this could be a great next move.

With a

competitive salary, early Friday finish, flexitime, hybrid working after probation and free onsite parking, this is an opportunity offering both career development and lifestyle benefits.