Senior Bookkeeper

My client, a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, build strong client relationships and support the development of junior team members within a modern practice. The Role: • Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients • Maintaining accurate financial records, including journals, reconciliations and trial balances • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns • Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, VAT, payroll, CIS, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts • Processing bills and expenses, supplier payments and credit control • Supporting year-end accounts preparation • Assisting with software integrations and resolving client queries • Building strong client relationships and providing a proactive, high-quality service • Supporting and sharing knowledge with junior members of the team The Ideal Candidate: • Minimum of 3 years' hands-on bookkeeping experience • Previous UK accountancy practice experience managing multiple clients • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping through to trial balance • Strong VAT knowledge and experience preparing VAT returns • Proficient in Xero and confident using cloud accounting systems • Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and credit control • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • AAT Level 4 qualified is desirable • Experience with Sage, QuickBooks or software integrations would be advantageous Benefits include: • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience • Hybrid working and flexitime • Annual bonus • Private health insurance / BUPA Cash Plan • Enhanced pension contribution • Death in service cover • Employee Assistance Programme • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy additional days • Electric vehicle scheme • Professional subscriptions • Genuine career progression within a growing firm Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful