Senior Bookkeeper

TrustedLocal Jobs; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Client Manager to manage day-to-day financial tasks and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of bookkeeping experience, strong English communication skills, and proficiency with Xero accounting software. This role includes transaction recording, reconciliation tasks, and management of client portfolios, ensuring all figures are accurate. A high level of attention to detail and organizational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of bookkeeping experience required.
• High level of proficiency in English essential.
• Very good organizational skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions accurately.
• Reconcile Sales/Purchase ledgers and bank accounts.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and management reports.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and junior staff.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Experience with accounting software Xero

Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles

Data entry skills and accuracy

Customer service oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Xero Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the business

They are based in London Bishopsgate

Senior Bookkeeper/Client Manager Role

They are looking to recruit a candidate for the position of Senior Bookkeeper/Client Manager to take care of all our company day to day financial tasks. You will be responsible for both accounts payable and receivable along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks. Client management and relationships.

To do well in this role you should have previous experience of between 4-5 years as a Bookkeeper and have used Xero software.

Responsibilities

• Recording all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments
• Reconciliation of Sales/Purchase ledgers and bank accounts
• Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts
• Posting journals
• Reviewing nominal ledgers and spotting any errors
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports
• Managing a portfolio of clients
• Delegating and managing junior staff

Requirements

• The following are the essential requirements for this position
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with accounting software Xero
• At least 4 to 5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• High level of proficiency in English
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and using Pivot tables
• Customer service orientated
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Very good communication skills
• Be very organised
• Experience using Xero Accounting software