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Senior Bookkeper
Posted 19 days 13 hours ago by Reed
- Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
- Location: City of London
- Job Type: Full-time
Reed Accountancy are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper & Accounts Assistant with a hands-on approach and a minimum of five years' experience in a UK-based accountancy practice. The role encompasses a range of responsibilities including bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts, and year-end accounting assignments for a variety of clients. This position is ideal for a candidate who is proactive, computer literate, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Day to Day of the role:- Perform bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Line 50, as well as other client software packages on an ad-hoc basis.
- Conduct bank, cash, payroll, sales & purchase ledger input & reconciliations.
- Prepare and file VAT returns and possess a good understanding of VAT principles and workings.
- Prepare periodic management accounts, including monthly trial balances, cash flow statements, and other specific client reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements to trial balance stage, including computing accruals, prepayments, depreciation, etc.
- Manage multiple clients' affairs, adhering to client and statutory deadlines.
- Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements for both companies and unincorporated businesses.
- Work under own initiative and unsupervised, both in-office and at client premises.
- Liaise with clients regularly to obtain books and records and resolve any queries or discrepancies.
- Provide support to other team members and departments within the firm.
- Undertake other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.
- Minimum of five years' experience in a UK-based accountancy practice.
- Proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Excel & MS Outlook) and bookkeeping software.
- Proactive approach to work and the ability to manage and control own workload.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain discretion.
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
- Exposure to a diverse client base and a variety of financial tasks.
- Professional development opportunities.
To apply for the Bookkeeper & Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Reed
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