Senior Bookkeeper

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll for various clients. This full-time onsite role offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £35,000, alongside a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Positive and supportive team culture

Scope for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a bookkeeping role, including practice experience.
• Skilled in Sage 50 and Xero.
• Strong knowledge of VAT procedures and payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll for clients.
• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and preparing accounts up to trial balance.
• Processing VAT returns and handling payrolls including relevant reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

VAT Knowledge

Payroll Operations

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bookkeeper to join a well-established and steadily growing accountancy practice that supports a varied portfolio of businesses with tailored financial and bookkeeping services.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of bookkeeping, VAT and payroll for a range of clients, both from the office and, on occasion, on-site.

This full-time permanent role is fully onsite offering a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned clients
- Preparing accounts up to trial balance
- Processing VAT returns in line with current HMRC regulations
- Handling weekly and monthly payrolls, including all relevant reporting
- Reconciling bank accounts and key control accounts
- Liaising with clients and internal teams to address queries and resolve issues
- Supporting management accounts preparation where needed

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounting Technician or in a similar role.
- At least 3 years' experience in bookkeeping role (including practice experience)
- Skilled in Sage 50 and Xero
- Strong knowledge of VAT procedures and payroll operations
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage time effectively

What's on offer:

- Competitive salary
- Positive and supportive team culture
- Scope for professional development and continued learning

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Bookkeeper to join a growing team in a dynamic, client-facing role.

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