Senior Bookkeeper

R&A Talent Aquisition Partners Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Barnet is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Bookkeeper Manager to manage client portfolios and oversee VAT returns. Applicants should have 6-8 years of experience in accountancy practices and proficiency in bookkeeping software like Xero. This role is office-based, and candidates must have full rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 6-8 years of work experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping software.
• Experience dealing with HMRC and VAT processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Preparation of VAT returns and ensuring trial balances are complete.
• Respond to client queries and review work of junior staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping software Xero

VAT experience

Client management

Team leadership

Tools

Xero

Sage

Quickbooks

Job description

Overview

Title - Senior Bookkeeper/ Bookkeeper Manager

Location - Barnet

Salary - £40,000

This is an office based position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a client portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT returns, consisting of both sole trade and incorporated entities covering a wide range of industries.
• Bookkeeping on various software programs but predominantly Xero
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Reviewing work of junior/outsourcing staff
• Responding to client queries
• Ensuring trial balances are complete in preparation for handing over to accounts department
• Registering and deregistering for VAT

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 6-8 years\' work experience in an accountancy practice of:
• Bookkeeping software Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
• VAT experience of dealing with HMRC, knowledge of VAT schemes and some experience of VAT planning

Eligibility

This role does not offer any sponsorship package, you must have full rights to work in the UK please.