Senior Bookkeeper

Antipo Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting a Senior Bookkeeper for a well-established accountancy practice in Central London. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, maintaining accurate ledgers and preparing VAT returns in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will have proven bookkeeping experience in practice, AAT or equivalent, and strong software knowledge (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage) with excellent Excel skills and client communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Maintaining accurate financial records (sales and purchase ledgers).
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns (MTD compliant).
• Completing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for clients.
• Processing journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Reviewing work and guiding junior team members.
• Ensuring records are accurate and deadlines met.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AAT

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Client management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper | Accountancy Practice | Central London | Up to £44k p.a.

“Bookkeeper: The only word with three consecutive double letters.”

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a well-established accountancy firm based in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented bookkeeping professional to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, delivering accurate financial records and supporting their day-to-day accounting requirements.

Working as part of a professional and supportive team, the successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload, regular client interaction and the opportunity to further develop their skills within a busy practice environment.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Bookkeeper will include:

• Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Completing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for clients.
• Processing journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain financial information.
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Reviewing bookkeeping work and providing guidance to junior team members where required.
• Ensuring client records are maintained accurately and deadlines are consistently met.

The successful Senior Bookkeeper will have:

• Proven bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, VAT and accounting procedures.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with clients.
• A proactive, organised and professional approach to work.

What’s on offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Central London accountancy firm, working with a diverse portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to a broad range of businesses and industries.

The role offers the chance to take ownership of your workload, build strong client relationships and further develop your bookkeeping expertise within a collaborative practice environment.

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.