Senior Bookkeeper

Xeinadin Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. In this pivotal role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring their bookkeeping needs are met with precision and care. Your responsibilities will include handling invoices, conducting bank reconciliations, and preparing VAT returns, all while building strong relationships with clients. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ability to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Qualifications

• Fully qualified AAT or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years experience in bookkeeping or accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client Manager with limited company clients' bookkeeping.
• Handle invoices, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

AAT Qualification

Experience in Accountancy Practice

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Dext

Job description

Vacancy Name
Senior Bookkeeper

Vacancy No
VN1108

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Liverpool

Location Country
United Kingdom

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
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

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

Key Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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

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