Senior Bookkeeper

London
01-09-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Family Office
Division
Finance and Accounting, Private
Job Title
Bookkeeper (F&A)
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
GBP £45,000.00 - GBP £60,000.00
Job ID
191651

Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper

West London

Permanent full-time

£45k - £60k depending on experience

A private Family Office is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join the business on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance professional with strong bookkeeping expertise, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for three entities
  • Process approximately 100-200 transactions per month
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliation
  • Prepare monthly management accounts
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
  • Some private household accounting tasks including payroll and making payments
  • Assist the CFO with ad hoc finance tasks as required

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE/BE:

  • Prior experience working as a Senior Bookkeeper within a Family Office environment.
  • AAT qualified (or equivalent) is desirable
  • VAT Marginal relief experience
  • Prior experience of management accounts preparation
  • Proficiency using Xero (essential)
  • Professional, trustworthy and discreet

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension
  • hybrid work arrangement (3 days on-site / 2 days wfh)
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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