Senior Book-Keeper

Dickson O'Brien; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson O'Brien in Manchester is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage a diverse client portfolio, handling bookkeeping and VAT returns for sole traders and limited companies across industries.

You will use Xero as the primary software, respond to client queries, ensure trial balances are ready for accounts handover, and assist with VAT registrations. The role requires work rights in the UK and experience in a practice setting, with strong communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is preferred.
• Proficient with VAT schemes and HMRC submissions.
• Able to prepare and hand over trial balances to accounts teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRC when required.
• Respond to client queries and ensure trial balances are complete for handover.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Xero

Client communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior bookkeeper

• Responsible for managing a client portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT returns, consisting of both sole trade and incorporated entities covering a wide range of industries.
• Bookkeeping on various software programs but predominantly Xero
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Responding to client queries
• Ensuring trial balances are complete in preparation for handing over to accounts department
• Registering and deregistering for VAT

The ideal candidate will have work experience in an accountancy practice of:

• Bookkeeping software - Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
• VAT - experience of dealing with HMRC, knowledge of VAT schemes and some experience of VAT planning

This role does not offer any sponsorship package, you must have full rights to work in the UK when applying otherwise you will not be considered for this position