Senior Bookkeeper

Sheridan Maine London; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting a Senior Bookkeeper for an established accountancy practice based in Bishop's Stortford. You will manage a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality bookkeeping and liaising with business owners and colleagues.

The role includes VAT returns, bank reconciliations, management accounts, year-end assistance, and supporting clients with their accounting systems. Strong communication, attention to detail, and experience with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks are

Qualifications

• Experience within an accountancy practice or managing accounts for multiple businesses.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Experience using cloud accounting software Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across sectors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Process purchase and sales invoices, payments and receipts.
• Complete bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare VAT returns and support VAT-related queries.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Cloud accounting software

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organisation skills

Problem-solving

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Based in Bishop's Stortford, this permanent, full-time Senior Bookkeeper position sits within an established accountancy practice. The successful candidate will manage a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality bookkeeping services while working closely with business owners and colleagues. Daily duties include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing VAT returns, reconciling bank statements, and producing management accounts. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks are essential. The role offers genuine variety and responsibility, with scope to develop a career within practice.

A salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum is offered, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Senior Bookkeeper | Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire | Accountancy Practice

Bookkeeper: The only word with three consecutive double letters.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established accountancy practice in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its team.

The Role

The Role As Senior Bookkeeper, you will provide a high-quality bookkeeping service to a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with business owners and colleagues across the practice. Your responsibilities as a Senior Bookkeeper will include:

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, payments and receipts.
• Completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting clients with VAT-related queries.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports where required.
• Assisting with year-end accounts and other accounting requirements.
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to their queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting clients with their accounting systems and processes.
• Reviewing bookkeeping work and providing guidance to junior colleagues where required.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.

About You

We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper who has either worked within an accountancy practice or has significant experience managing accounts for multiple businesses. You will ideally have:

• Strong bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Experience working with a portfolio of clients would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of VAT and general accounting principles.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established accountancy practice where you will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, broaden your technical experience and play an important role within the team. You can expect a supportive working environment, a varied client portfolio and opportunities for continued professional development.

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.