Senior Bookkeeper: Xero & VAT Expert for Management Accounts

Mellis Blue; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accounting firm based in Borehamwood seeks a Senior Bookkeeper with substantial experience in Xero and bookkeeping within UK accountancy firms. The role involves preparing management accounts, VAT, and CIS returns, as well as handling sales and purchase ledgers. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage tasks effectively under pressure, contributing to technical guidance both to clients and junior staff. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Study support

Employee benefits portal

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with a firm of UK accountants.
• Practical work experience in a practice environment.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and VAT/CIS returns.
• Process sales and purchase ledgers.
• Manage prepayments, accruals, and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Xero

Sage

IT skills

Time management

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

A leading UK accounting firm based in Borehamwood seeks a Senior Bookkeeper with substantial experience in Xero and bookkeeping within UK accountancy firms. The role involves preparing management accounts, VAT, and CIS returns, as well as handling sales and purchase ledgers. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage tasks effectively under pressure, contributing to technical guidance both to clients and junior staff. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.