Senior Bookkeeper: Xero & VAT Expert for Management Accounts

Mellis Blue; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Borehamwood is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage key accounting tasks and provide accurate financial support. Candidates should have at least two years' experience in a UK accounting firm and proficiency in Xero and Sage. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, VAT and CIS returns, processing ledgers, and providing software support. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits like a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Study support

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working for a firm of UK accountants.
• Practical work experience gained within a practice environment.
• Experience of managing bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts.
• Preparation of VAT and CIS returns.
• Processing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Managing prepayments and accruals.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Contributing to statutory accounts preparation.

Skills

Experience in using Xero

Strong IT skills

Experience with Sage

Ability to manage own tasks

Time management skills

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Experience in training staff

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

A financial services company based in Borehamwood is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage key accounting tasks and provide accurate financial support. Candidates should have at least two years' experience in a UK accounting firm and proficiency in Xero and Sage. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, VAT and CIS returns, processing ledgers, and providing software support. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits like a pension scheme and ongoing training.