Senior Bookkeeper

London
07-09-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Accountancy (Not Big 4)
Division
Finance and Accounting
Job Title
Bookkeeper (F&A)
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
GBP £38,000.00 - GBP £42,000.00
Job ID
210458

Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper

London

Permanent

£38,000 - £42,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional services company which offers a broad range of accountancy services to their clients.  Based in Central London, they are looking for a client-facing Senior Bookkeeper who will join a busy team within the firm.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Sales and Purchase Ledger processing using cloud accounting software (Xero)
  • Regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
  • Preparing accounts to TB stage at the year end with supporting reconciliations
  • VAT and month end reporting (including Making Tax Digital submissions) and ensuring the timely filing of VAT returns
  • Highlighting VAT issues to clients to ensure they are compliant with relevant rules and regulations
  • Support clients using cloud accounting software and helping them to transition from their current systems
  • Training of junior staff
  • Ad hoc client queries

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE/BE:

  • Practice background - 3 years experience minimum 
  • Xero certified
  • Working knowledge of VAT legislation (including MTD requirements)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  • Competitive base salary
  • company pension scheme
  • 7 hour working day
  • Option to work 1 day per week from home upon completion of probation period
  • Regular staff and team events organised by the in-house social committee
  • 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down)

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