Senior Bookkeeper to Finance Manager

Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Twickenham, office based with parking.

Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Dress for your day policy, pension contribution matching, dog‑friendly office, 25 days holiday and opportunity for quick promotion with support from the team.

We are seeking a strong Senior Bookkeeper who is looking to progress into a more senior management finance position over the next few years. You will bring a positive, proactive approach to work and take pride in supporting a growing business with high standards of service and delivery.

You will report directly to the Head of Finance
. This role sits within a design‑led business that operates across London, the UK, and internationally.

• Monitor the day‑to‑day financial operations alongside the Head of Finance.
• Liaise with external services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary, including HMRC.
• Review financial data and prepare monthly management accounts and draft year‑end accounts.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Credit control and cashflow management.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Accounts Payable – Verify and process AP invoices, credit notes and expenses and allocate to the correct Department/project.
• Accounts Receivable – Process client payments in Xero, producing daily sales reports.
• Support the Accountant with month‑end processes, financial reporting and project tracking.

• AAT Level 3/4, AAT Technician, or certified bookkeeping qualification or equivalent.
• Essential: Xero experience, including related apps.
• Experience in AR and AP ledgers.
• Experience working on project‑based accounting is beneficial.
• Good understanding of business principles and data privacy standards.
• Confident with technology, systems and process‑driven work.

Office Angels is an equal opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.