Senior Bookkeeper – Client-Focused Hybrid Role

RecruitAbility Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Healthcare after probation

Statutory pension after three months

Job summary

RecruitAbility Ltd in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients, deliver bookkeeping, VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, and support junior colleagues. The role combines office work with client premises visits.

You'll coordinate onboarding, prepare management accounts and year-end balances, and uphold high standards of client service with clear communication.

Qualifications

• ICB/AAT qualification or equivalent is required.
• Five years of experience in UK accountancy practice or industry.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering bookkeeping, VAT returns and Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Prepare management accounts and year-end trial balances.
• Process client payroll, including PAYE, pensions and CIS requirements.
• Build client relationships, answer queries and explain financial information clearly.
• Support new client onboarding and ensure a smooth handover of records.
• Guide junior colleagues and contribute to improvements in working processes.
• Visit client premises and attend occasional local networking events.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

ICB/AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

FreeAgent

Job description

RecruitAbility Ltd in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients, deliver bookkeeping, VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, and support junior colleagues. The role combines office work with client premises visits.

You'll coordinate onboarding, prepare management accounts and year-end balances, and uphold high standards of client service with clear communication.