Senior Bookkeeper

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron James Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in Leeds to join an established team. You will handle daily bookkeeping, process transactions, and prepare VAT returns, while reconciling bank accounts and assisting with accounts preparation.

The role focuses on accurate financial record-keeping and responding to client bookkeeping queries, with standard office hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous UK-based accountancy firm experience.
• Strong bookkeeping experience.
• Working knowledge of current bookkeeping software packages.
• Excellent communication skills.
• AAT qualified or part qualified.
• Knowledge of VAT schemes.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions for client ledgers.
• Prepare, check and submit VAT returns.
• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts preparation.
• Assist with client bookkeeping queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

VAT knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification/part qualified

Tools

Bookkeeping software

Job description

Role: Senior Bookkeeper
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000
Location: Leeds
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, office based

Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced bookkeeper to its existing team

Duties for the Senior Bookkeeper:

• process transactions
• prepare, check and submit VAT returns
• reconcile bank accounts
• assist with accounts preparation
• assist with client bookkeeping queries

Experience for the Senior Bookkeeper:

• previous UK based Accountancy Firm experience
• strong bookkeeping experience
• strong working knowledge of current bookkeeping software packages
• excellent communication skills
• AAT qualified/ part qualified
• knowledge of VAT schemes