Senior Bookkeeper

Recooty; London, Greater London, Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing bookkeeping practice as a Senior Bookkeeper/Client Manager in London. This role offers the chance to handle diverse financial tasks, from managing accounts payable and receivable to preparing VAT returns and client management. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality service across various industries. With a competitive salary range and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail. If you're looking to advance your career in a vibrant environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of bookkeeping experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel, especially with Pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial tasks including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and management reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage client relationships.

Skills

English communication skills

Bookkeeping principles

Data entry skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Education

4-5 years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Role

Senior Bookkeeper

About the Business
Our client is a growing Bookkeeping Practice with 11 employees and an array of clients from different industries including Hospitality, Arts and Music, IT and Technology, Retailers, Estate Agents, and many more. They also act as an extended arm of the finance division for many of their clients.

They are based in London Bishopsgate.

Senior Bookkeeper/Client Manager Role
They are looking to recruit a candidate for the position of Senior Bookkeeper/Client Manager to take care of all company day-to-day financial tasks. You will be responsible for both accounts payable and receivable along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks, as well as client management and relationships.

To do well in this role, you should have previous experience of between 4-5 years as a Bookkeeper and have used Xero software.

Responsibilities

• Recording all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
• Reconciliation of Sales/Purchase ledgers and bank accounts.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts.
• Posting journals.
• Reviewing nominal ledgers and spotting any errors.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly VAT returns.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports.
• Managing a portfolio of clients.
• Delegating and managing junior staff.

Requirements

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with accounting software Xero.
• At least 4 to 5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• High level of proficiency in English.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and using Pivot tables.
• Customer service oriented.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Very good communication skills.
• Be very organised.

Package
£30k-£45k - negotiable dependent upon experience for the right applicant with long-term prospects.

If you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no agencies please.

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