Senior Bookkeeper

Sheridan Maine London; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a well-established accountancy firm in Central London. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate records and timely financial information.

Key duties include preparing VAT returns with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance, bank reconciliations and management accounts. You will liaise with clients, support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative practice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, VAT and accounting procedures.
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

Responsabilités

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Maintaining accurate financial records including ledgers.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain financial information.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Reviewing work and guiding junior team members.

Connaissances

Bookkeeping expertise

Client communications

Organisational skills

VAT knowledge

Formation

AAT qualification or equivalent

Outils

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Description du poste

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.