Senior Bookkeeper

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment company is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join a vibrant team in Bury St Edmund's. In this role, you'll manage a diverse client portfolio and handle bookkeeping tasks, including monthly accounts and VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification or be progressing towards ACCA accreditation, along with experience in accounting practice. The position offers impressive benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Regular in-house training sessions

Flexible work arrangements

Monthly social gatherings

Modern workspace & environment

Emphasis on personal growth and career advancement

Competitive compensation and benefits, including bonuses and private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Accountancy practice is ideal.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in client interactions are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping tasks for a diverse client portfolio.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts, VAT Returns, and Cash Flow Management & Forecasts.
• Oversee all transactional duties with precision.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Department on intricate queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cloud Accounting

Client Interaction

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Progressing towards ACCA accreditation

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

Cooper Lomaz is working with a fantastic company renowned in East Anglia and London, aiding them in their search for a new Senior Bookkeeper. As the new Senior Bookkeeper you'll integrate into a dynamic and experienced team situated in their vibrant Bury St Edmund's office. With a growth in clientele, it's now a fantastic opportunity to join this thriving firm, engaging with a diverse range of intriguing clients, which you wouldn't typically see with long-established Suffolk firms.

You'll be working closely with the lead partner, and some of the most experienced in their specialist field, aiding and accelerating your professional growth. Your role will encompass diverse Bookkeeping & Cloud Accounting tasks, working with large property funds & asset managers, as well as managing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and cash flow, to overseeing transactional duties and serving as the primary liaison for core clients.
Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in team development under the guidance of Senior Managers and contribute to resolving intricate queries alongside the Head of Department.

Benefits package:

• Regular in-house training sessions
• Flexible work arrangements
• Monthly social gatherings
• Modern workspace & environment
• Emphasis on personal growth and structured career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including bonuses and private medical insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage bookkeeping tasks for a diverse client portfolio.
• Ideally have knowledge of Property funds, Asset management
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts, VAT Returns, and Cash Flow Management & Forecasts.
• Oversee all transactional duties with precision.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Department on intricate queries and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will hold an AAT qualification or equivalent, or be progressing towards ACCA accreditation, with prior experience in Accountancy practice being ideal. Exceptional communication skills and confidence in client interactions are paramount. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero, coupled with advanced Excel skills, is highly desirable. For the right candidate, opportunities for further study support are available, alongside ample room for advancement.

Salary is 33,000 to 38,000