Senior Bookkeeper – Hybrid Role | VAT & Cloud Accounting Lead

Eps.Recruitment; Hertford Heath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday

Workplace pension

Study support towards qualifications

CPD and training

Job summary

Hertfordshire Independent Accountancy Practice is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to own bookkeeping and VAT for a varied client portfolio. You will manage records from source to review-ready figures, enabling accountants to focus on year-end accounts and advisory work.

The role suits someone who can work independently, acts as a dependable client contact, and supports the team with cloud software transitions where appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least four years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in practice with a range of clients.
• Proven experience of MTD VAT returns.
• Confidence with reconciliations, control accounts and working up to trial balance.
• Sage and Xero, with Excel proficiency; QuickBooks is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Run your own client portfolio across sectors, keeping books accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns under Making Tax Digital, with deadline discipline.
• Carry out reconciliations, postings, and balance sheet review for final accountant review.
• Support payroll processes including RTI and year-end activities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

MTD VAT

Sage

Xero

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Dext

AutoEntry

Job description

Hertfordshire Independent Accountancy Practice is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to own bookkeeping and VAT for a varied client portfolio. You will manage records from source to review-ready figures, enabling accountants to focus on year-end accounts and advisory work.

The role suits someone who can work independently, acts as a dependable client contact, and supports the team with cloud software transitions where appropriate.