Senior Bookkeeper - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their Outsourcing Team. You will support with the management of a varied portfolio of Limited Companies and Partnerships. You will also gain a deeper understanding of Management Accounting with the opportunity to progress to a Management Accountant role.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee bookkeeping tasks (bank reconciliations, purchase/sales invoicing, etc.).
• Adapt processes to meet client requirements.
• Introduce efficient tasks and software to clients.
• Prepare UK and international payment runs for client approval.
• Pay employee expenses and prepare VAT returns.
• Assist in management reporting, including month-end schedules and profit and loss reviews.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing support via various communication channels.
• Ensure accurate and timely management information.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide proactive support.
• Assist with training and development of the team.

Requirements:

• Experience in a practice or industry environment.
• Ideally AAT qualified (or similar).
• Knowledge of accounting issues affecting small to medium-sized owner-managed businesses.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting products (Xero, Dext, Fathom).

Salary and benefits

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• Family-friendly policies, including paid time off for dependants.
• 2 days paid for volunteering.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with shopping discounts.

Join a team that values innovation and supports personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about accounting and client service, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of an environment that fosters excellence and flexibility

Please contact Cara Whyte on or apply directly.

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