Senior Bookkeeper

Mellis Blue Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mellis Blue Limited is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper (ten years+ experience) for a permanent, office-based role near Harrow. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, oversee bookkeeping and payroll, supervise junior staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting the firm's accountants with timely financial reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with opportunities for career progression within a well-established accounting

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll within a firm of accountants.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and timely payroll processing.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with firm accountants to support financial reporting and deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Team leadership

Client facing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Our client, a well-established firm of accountants based in harrow, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Bookkeeper (ten years+ experience) to join their team on a permanent basis. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing both bookkeeping and payroll functions to ensure accurate and timely financial records. You will supervise junior staff, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborate closely with the firm's accountants to support overall financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills,excellent interpersonal skills detailed knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll processes, and a proactive approach to problem–solving. You will be expected to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency, adhering to deadlines and client specifications.

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll within a firm of accountants
• Experience in a client facing role
• Ten years experience in a firm of accountants, in a book keeping team, or outsourcing team.
• Strong understanding of accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero
• Excellent organisational and time–management skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team of junior staff
• Excellent inter–personal skills
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Joining this firm offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a professional environment with a supportive team. The successful candidate will benefit a competitive salary package, and opportunities for career progression within the organisation. This role is ideal for an experienced senior bookkeeper, outsourcing team leader looking to take the next step in their career within a reputable firm of accountants.

This is an office based role, near to good transport links, and an opportunity to join a growing team