Senior Bookkeeper

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

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AJ Chambers is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join its Outsourcing Team in London. You will manage day-to-day client bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, and prepare VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements, delivering accurate and timely financial information.

With 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, you will handle multiple client portfolios, communicate effectively with clients, and work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

Competenze

• At least 5 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or outsourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting adjustments.
• Experience managing multiple clients and meeting deadlines.
• Good understanding of VAT and HMRC compliance requirements.
• Confident communication skills and ability to build positive client relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

Mansioni

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Maintaining general ledgers, fixed asset registers and preparing trial balances.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Assisting with year-end accounts, audit schedules and financial reporting.
• Acting as a key point of contact for client bookkeeping queries.
• Supporting clients with accounting software and providing guidance where required.

Conoscenze

Bookkeeping

VAT & HMRC

Client communication

Independent & team

Discrepancy investigation

Strumenti

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

AutoEntry

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Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for your next career move within a friendly and professional accountancy practice?

This firm is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their Outsourcing Team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys working with clients, taking ownership of their work and delivering high-quality financial information.

The Role

You'll play an important role in supporting our clients with their day-to-day financial operations, ensuring their records are accurate, up to date and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Maintaining general ledgers, fixed asset registers and preparing trial balances.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Assisting with year-end accounts, audit schedules and financial reporting.
• Acting as a key point of contact for client bookkeeping queries.
• Supporting clients with accounting software and providing guidance where required.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or outsourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting adjustments.
• Experience managing multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• A good understanding of VAT and HMRC compliance requirements.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

Systems Experience

Experience with cloud-based and desktop accounting software is essential. Ideally, you'll have experience with some of the following:

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Dext
• AutoEntry

Experience in preparing statutory accounts would also be advantageous, although not essential.