Senior Bookkeeper

Armstrong Knight; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable training firm in Ilford is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to maintain and review bookkeeping records, assist with VAT returns, and provide client recommendations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in Sage, Xero, and Excel, and excellent English communication skills. This role offers flexible working hours and benefits including annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Early finish on Fridays

Regular team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in bookkeeping for various companies.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Xero and Sage.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records for a variety of clients.
• Review bookkeeping data and complete VAT return for allocated clients.
• Assist accountants with preparation of reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping expertise

Knowledge of VAT

Strong IT skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Data analysis techniques

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Overview

As a recognised training firm our client will provide full study and training support with regular reviews, courses and mentoring within a framework and support structure that will enable you to reach your full potential.

Our client is seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper who has an expert knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and basic accounting skills together with a high level of IT skills, particularly on Sage, Xero and Excel, which are vital to analyse data. You will have direct contact with your own clients both through email and phone, and therefore excellent spoken and written English is imperative.

Job role

• Maintain bookkeeping records for a variety of clients.
• Review bookkeeping data and complete VAT return for allocated clients.
• Work on-site if required to update clients records.
• Direct client involvement - working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations.
• Assisting accountants with preparation of reports and reconciliations.
• Management reporting.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary based on experience
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Early finish on Fridays
• Regular team events
• Role either full time or part time (3 days+) full days

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working on/for a variety of different companies
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Xero, Receipt Bank and Sage
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques
• Sound knowledge of complex reconciliations such as CIS and VAT
• Knowledge of Brexit/European VAT aspects such as import, exports, reverse charge and distance selling rules
• Superb written and spoken English
• Must be highly enthusiastic and self-motivated, can work as part of a team or independently