Senior Bookkeeper

Digital Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Appointments, a well-established London vehicle rental business, is seeking a senior bookkeeper to own the books from start to finish. You will work closely with the Directors to ensure accurate, reconciled accounts and timely financial reporting.

You’ll handle day-to-day bookkeeping, including purchase and sales ledgers, VAT, payroll, and month-end processes, while maintaining supplier relationships and robust control across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a bookkeeper, able to run books to trial balance.
• Strong purchase ledger, supplier payments and bank reconciliation experience.
• Experience with VAT returns, payroll and month-end journals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase ledger and weekly supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Manage the sales ledger, rental income and credit control.
• Carry out bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain fleet finance, hire purchase and leasing schedules.
• Prepare VAT returns and process monthly payroll and pensions.
• Complete month-end to trial balance and support management accounts.
• Prepare year-end files and liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Purchase ledger

Reconciliations

VAT returns

Payroll

Month-end

Education

AAT or Part Qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced bookkeeper who's comfortable running the books from start to finish using Xero? This is a senior, trusted role in a successful, long-established business, working closely with the Directors.

About the company

Our client is a well-established London vehicle rental business known for excellent customer service and a friendly, close-knit team.

The role

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day accounts, from purchase and sales ledgers through to VAT, payroll and month-end. You’ll make sure a wide network of suppliers is paid correctly and on time, and keep the books accurate and fully reconciled.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the full purchase ledger and weekly supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Managing the sales ledger, rental income and credit control
• Carrying out bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining fleet finance, hire purchase and leasing schedules
• Preparing VAT returns and processing monthly payroll and pensions
• Completing month-end to trial balance and supporting management accounts
• Preparing year-end files and liaising with the external accountants

What you'll need

• Solid experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper, running the books to trial balance
• Strong purchase ledger, supplier payments and bank reconciliation experience
• Confidence with VAT returns, payroll and month-end journals
• Experience with Xero is essential
• Accuracy, good organisation and the ability to work independently
• AAT or Part Qualified