Senior Bookkeeper

Do you have over 5 years bookkeeping experience at an accountancy firm?

Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm which supports small to medium sized businesses with their bookkeeping?

Our client is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Central London. They provide accountancy services to clients across a broad range of sectors, including Media, Property, Entertainment, Luxury Retail and Professional Services.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Communicating regularly with clients to obtain their accounting records
• General bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, processing expenses
• Maintaining Sales and Purchase Ledgers
• Preparing VAT returns
• Invoicing on behalf of clients
• Managing client bank accounts and processing payments on their behalf
• Preparing management accounts
• Supervising junior bookkeepers and reviewing their work

The ideal candidate will have experience of working on both Xero and Quick Books. Our client is able to offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, a marketing leading benefits package and study support towards the AAT / ACCA qualification. You will also be able to work from home for part of the week.

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have experience of working on various software packages (Xero, Quickbooks, Sage)
• Have good academic record, with good attention to detail
• Hold accounting qualification - ideally AAT, candidates with extensive experience will also be considered
• A minimum of 5 years bookkeeping experience at a UK accountancy firm
• Live within a commutable distance of Central London