Senior Bookkeeper

Autograph Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join a friendly, supportive practice in South Bristol. The ideal candidate will manage bookkeeping duties for various clients, prepare VAT returns, and maintain accurate financial records. Proficiency in Xero and/or QuickBooks is essential. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of up to £32k.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and/or QuickBooks.
• Solid understanding of VAT rules and reporting.
• Confident in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based accounting software.
• Preparing VAT returns and submitting to HMRC.
• Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Assisting with cashflow and budgeting reports for clients.
• Liaising with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries.
• Supporting the wider accounts team as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Knowledge of Xero

Knowledge of QuickBooks

Understanding of VAT rules

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper - South Bristol

Position: Permanent, full time

Salary: up to £32k

Are you an experienced bookkeeper looking for their next challenge? Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a talented Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive practice where you can take ownership of a diverse portfolio and contribute to the success of the business.

The Position

• Managing bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based accounting software (primarily Xero and QuickBooks)
• Preparing VAT returns and submitting to HMRC
• Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Assisting with cashflow and budgeting reports for clients
• Liaising with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries
• Supporting the wider accounts team as needed

Person Specification

• Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and/or QuickBooks
• Solid understanding of VAT rules and reporting
• Confident in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Next steps

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please contact Laura Powell on 01454 550883 or email [e-mail], or click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, as a specialist Accountancy & Finance Recruiter, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.