Senior Bookkeeper

Digital Appointments; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Appointments is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to run the books from start to finish. This senior role works closely with Directors and covers purchase and sales ledgers, VAT, payroll, and month-end processes. You will ensure timely supplier payments and accurate, reconciled records, supporting management accounts.

You’ll manage credit control, bank reconciliations, and year-end preparation with external accountants, delivering reliable financial information for decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper, running the books to trial balance.
• Strong purchase ledger, supplier payments and bank reconciliation experience.
• Confidence with VAT returns, payroll and month-end journals.
• Experience with Xero is essential.
• Accuracy, good organisation and the ability to work independently.
• AAT or Part Qualified.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full purchase ledger and weekly supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Managing the sales ledger, rental income and credit control
• Carrying out bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining fleet finance, hire purchase and leasing schedules
• Preparing VAT returns and processing monthly payroll and pensions
• Completing month‑end to trial balance and supporting management accounts
• Preparing year‑end files and liaising with the external accountants

Skills

Xero

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Payroll

Trial balance

Supplier payments

Education

AAT or Part Qualified

Job description

Are you an experienced bookkeeper who's comfortable running the books from start to finish using Xero? This is a senior, trusted role in a successful, long-established business, working closely with the Directors.

About the company

Our client is a well-established London vehicle rental business known for excellent customer service and a friendly, close-knit team.

The role

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day accounts, from purchase and sales ledgers through to VAT, payroll and month-end. You'll make sure a wide network of suppliers is paid correctly and on time, and keep the books accurate and fully reconciled.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the full purchase ledger and weekly supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Managing the sales ledger, rental income and credit control
• Carrying out bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining fleet finance, hire purchase and leasing schedules
• Preparing VAT returns and processing monthly payroll and pensions
• Completing month‑end to trial balance and supporting management accounts
• Preparing year‑end files and liaising with the external accountants

What you’ll need

• Solid experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper, running the books to trial balance
• Strong purchase ledger, supplier payments and bank reconciliation experience
• Confidence with VAT returns, payroll and month‑end journals
• Experience with Xero is essential
• Accuracy, good organisation and the ability to work independently
• AAT or Part Qualified