Senior Bookkeeper

Blitz Gooday; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm based in Buckhurst Hill is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage a diverse client portfolio. The role involves day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, monthly reconciliations, and preparing VAT returns. You will benefit from a supportive team environment with competitive pay, 24 days of holiday, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and strong communication skills, particularly in Xero and VAT-related tasks.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme with Aviva

Professional subscription paid

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of approximately 30-40 clients.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Prepare and review VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Experience with Xero

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Payroll management

Tools

Xero

Dext

Sage 50

Job description

Are you a bookkeeping superstar looking for a new challenge?

Salary 30k – 35k depending on experience

Based in Buckhurst Hill, Essex (on Central Line)

The role

Senior bookkeeper managing own portfolio of approximately 30-40 clients

Day to day bookkeeping using Xero, Dext, and Sage 50

Monthly and quarterly reconciliations

Prepare and review VAT returns

Answering client queries in a timely manner

Ensuring trial balances are complete and fully reconciled ready for accounts prep

Training clients on the use of Xero and troubleshooting client data

Running payrolls and dealing with pensions auto enrolment

Bookkeeping and credit control for our own practice

Ad hoc accounts tasks

Practice management and administration

Additional benefits

Modern office 5 mins from Buckhurst Hill tube station near Waitrose, shops and cafes

Good coffee!

24 days holiday (including 4 days over Christmas) plus all 8 bank holidays

Pension Scheme with Aviva

Professional subscription paid

Plenty of training

You

Have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice

Enjoy working with different client businesses and personalities

Have the ability to plan and prioritise your work and a keen eye for detail

Are a self starter, equally comfortable working by yourself or as part of a team

Have flawless written and verbal communications skills

Are a great bookkeeper and know Xero inside out!

Have an expert working knowledge of VAT

Prior experience of credit control, payroll, pensions auto enrolment, and the construction industry scheme would be an advantage but not essential

We

Are a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers

Are a small busy practice looking after around 200 clients from a variety of industries

View ourselves as part of our clients’ team – helping with day-to-day matters as well as the more traditional services where we can

Are specialists in tax

Why choose us?

You’ll be a key player delivering fantastic client service within a friendly small supportive team.

Registered as auditors in the United Kingdom by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Registered Office: 62 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. Company Number 5527078. Registered in England and Wales.