Senior Bookkeeper

Xeinadin Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Bookkeeper, where you'll manage your own portfolio of clients while enjoying a flexible work environment. This role offers the opportunity to work both in the office and on-site, ensuring that you build strong relationships with clients. You will be responsible for various bookkeeping tasks, including handling ledgers, conducting reconciliations, and preparing VAT returns. With a focus on leveraging accounting software to enhance client experiences, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive team as you help clients succeed.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Qualifications

• Fully qualified AAT or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years in a similar bookkeeping role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client Manager with limited company clients.
• Handle purchase and sales ledger tasks efficiently.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare VAT returns.

Skills

AAT qualification

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Dext

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

3-5 years of experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Dext

Job description

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description

Description As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will assist the Client Manager with their portfolio of limited company clients. You will be responsible for managing your own time, clients, and workload, including scheduling your own flexible diary.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Assisting the Client Manager with their portfolio of limited company clients.
Both office-based work and on-site bookkeeping at client premises.
Handling purchase and sales ledger tasks, raising and entering invoices in accounting software.
Conducting bank reconciliations.
Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including liaising with clients regarding queries and obtaining approval.
Preparing and posting journals for payroll, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, etc.
Assisting in the production of annual accounts where required.
Building strong, lasting relationships with a large variety of clients.
Seeking the best use of accounting software and apps to make our clients’ lives easier and help their businesses thrive.
Liaising with your Client Manager to provide advice and recommendations regarding your portfolio of bookkeeping clients.
Offering suggestions for improvements of bookkeeping processes.
Ensuring the ability to meet strict HMRC deadlines.

Key Requirements

Key Requirements Fully qualified AAT or qualified by experience.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Ideally, with a background in an accountancy practice.
Experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Dext.
Full UK driving licence.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to use initiative while maintaining confidentiality.

Model

Model Office Based

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs