Senior Bookkeeper- Chandler's Ford

Senior Bookkeeper – Chandler's Ford

Location
:
Chandler's Ford, United Kingdom

Employment type
:
Permanent, Full-time

Job level
:
Mid‑Senior level

Model
:
Office Based

Salary
:
Competitive

Description
:
We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our growing team in Chandler's Ford. In this role you will be responsible for managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping activities, producing management reports, and supporting clients with accurate, insightful financial information. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding service and helping our clients thrive.

• Accurately complete day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with deadlines.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients in a professional and supportive manner.
• Produce management reports to support clients in understanding their financial position.
• Use software such as Xero and Excel to streamline processes and ensure accurate reporting.
• Adhere to accounting standards.
• Meet deadlines and time budgets.
• Develop and maintain good client relations. Key Requirements
  • AAT qualified or ACCA part qualified
  • Minimum 2‑3 years of Bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
  • Use software such as Xero and Excel to streamline processes and ensure accurate reporting.
  Additional Requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Team oriented, collaborative, and client‑focused with a commitment to continuous personal development.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Carrying out tasks with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
  Benefits
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
  • Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
  • Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
  • Business closure over Christmas*
  • Life Assurance x4 annual salary
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
  • Corporate Discounts Platform
  • Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:
    • PMI single or family
    • Critical Illness Cover
    • Cash plan
    • Cycle to work
    • Eye care
    • Dental
    • Subject to exceptions and business needs