Experienced Bookeeper

Bookkeeper

Location:

Edgware

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to become a valued member of a growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, takes pride in delivering accurate financial records, and wants to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice.

Working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you'll play a key role in ensuring clients receive an efficient, accurate, and proactive bookkeeping service. Based in Edgware
, you'll collaborate with experienced accountants and advisors while benefiting from ongoing professional development and genuine career progression.

As a Bookkeeper
, you'll be responsible for managing day-to-day financial records for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all bookkeeping is completed accurately and on time. This is a hands-on position offering plenty of variety within the accountancy sector.

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments where required.
• Assist with month-end procedures and management reporting.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing support on bookkeeping queries.
• Work with cloud-based accounting software, including Xero, Quick Books and Sage.
• Support the wider accounts team with additional finance-related tasks as required.

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and enjoys working with clients. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping position within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Good working knowledge of Xero, Quick Books or Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly approach.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• AAT qualification or study towards AAT would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Salary of £32,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Modern office environment in Edgware
  .
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across the accountancy profession.