About this role
Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper working within accountancy practice and looking for a role where you can manage your own portfolio, work with larger and more complex clients, and join a well-established mid-tier firm with genuine long-term opportunities?
We are working with a highly regarded and established accountancy practice in West London that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its growing Business Support / Outsourcing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built solid bookkeeping experience within practice and is now looking for a role with greater responsibility, broader client exposure and the opportunity to become a key member of a growing department. You will be joining an established team of 6 Bookkeepers.
The firm employs approximately 80 staff across audit, tax and business support, with 11 partners, and works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, larger companies and more complex client structures.
This is not simply a high-volume transactional bookkeeping role. The successful candidate will gradually take ownership of their own portfolio and will be responsible for delivering high-quality bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts support across a varied client base.
THE ROLE
Working as part of an experienced and supportive bookkeeping team, your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectorsProcessing sales and purchase invoices, receipts, payments and journalsPreparing and reviewing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepanciesMaintaining fixed asset registers and processing depreciation journalsManaging general ledger entries and preparing accurate trial balancesPreparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC requirementsPreparing schedules and supporting information for monthly and quarterly management accountsAssisting with management accounts preparation and other financial reportingSupporting year-end accounts preparation and audit schedules where requiredActing as a key point of contact for day-to-day client bookkeeping queriesBuilding strong and trusted client relationshipsHelping clients make effective use of bookkeeping software and cloud-based systems Managing multiple client deadlines and workflows while maintaining a high standard of accuracy
ABOUT YOU
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have developed their bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice, outsourcing team or similar professional services environment.
You are likely to have:
Around 5 years or more bookkeeping experience, ideally within accountancy practiceStrong experience working across multiple client portfoliosExcellent double-entry bookkeeping knowledgeGood experience preparing VAT returnsConfidence dealing with more complex bookkeeping assignmentsStrong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clientsExperience managing multiple deadlines and competing prioritiesA good working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks and Sage DesktopExperience with Dext, AutoEntry or similar software would be advantageousExposure to management accounts, statutory accounts or year-end work would also be beneficialFormal qualifications are not essential. The firm is far more interested in your practical experience, technical ability and confidence managing a varied portfolio of clients.
THE TEAM
You will join an established and growing Business Support function which currently includes a team of experienced senior bookkeepers, payroll specialists, support staff and a dedicated service charge team.
The bookkeeping team is expected to grow further, making this an excellent time to join for someone who wants to become part of a developing department and build a long-term career with the firm.
The wider practice is a substantial mid-tier accountancy firm with approximately 80 staff and 11 partners, including established audit and tax teams. This provides the support, technical expertise and infrastructure of a larger practice while still offering close client contact and individual responsibility.
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
This role would suit someone currently working within a mid-sized accountancy practice who is looking for:
Exposure to larger and more complex clientsGreater ownership of their own portfolioA supportive and experienced bookkeeping teamThe resources and career opportunities of a substantial mid-tier firmA role where experience is valued more highly than formal qualifications ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hybrid workingA 36.5 hour working weekA salary of £43,000 - £48,000, depending on experience This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice bookkeeper who wants to move beyond routine processing and take on a more responsible, client-focused role within a growing and well-established accountancy firm.
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the role and the firm.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.