Bookkeeping Manager

Overview

Vacancy Name
:
Bookkeeping Manager - Enfield
Vacancy No
: VN1974
Employment Type
:
Permanent
Duration
: N/A
Location City
:
Enfield
Location Country
:
United Kingdom

Office Based

• Oversee and manage a bookkeeping team, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.
• Review and maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software.
• Oversee the preparation of VAT returns, ensuring all submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant with HMRC regulations.
• Review VAT workings and ensure correct VAT treatment is applied across all transactions.
• Manage and oversee CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) processes, including deductions and filings.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing financial insights.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with internal processes and regulatory standards.
• Support team development, training, and performance management.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and efficiencies.

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, ideally in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  - Xero
  - VAT returns and HMRC compliance
  - CIS regulations
  - Balance sheet reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage and motivate a remote team.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• AAT qualified or equivalent.
• Experience working in a practice environment.
• Familiarity with additional accounting software or apps.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and organisation, and a proactive and enthusiastic attitude are essential.
• Experienced and capable using tax software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• 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