Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Bookkeeper and become the financial backbone of thriving London businesses. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end accounting operations for diverse portfolios. This hybrid role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on transaction management in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Our ideal candidate will drive financial accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and provide actionable insights that empower client decisions. With comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and career progression pathways, this is your opportunity to excel in finance while making tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile complex multi-currency accounts payable/receivable systems
- Prepare monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and statutory financial statements
- Oversee payroll processing and ensure HMRC compliance across 50+ employees
- Implement and optimize Xero/QuickBooks automation for transactional workflows
- Conduct forensic audits and variance analysis for client financial portfolios
- Lead month-end closing procedures with zero-tolerance error margins
- Develop financial forecasting models and KPI dashboards for executive review
Qualifications
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or equivalent with 5+ years post-qualification experience
- Expert proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage accounting platforms
- Proven track record in managing multi-currency transactions and VAT compliance
- Advanced Excel skills with Power Query and VBA automation capabilities
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., BrightPay, Moneysoft) and auto-enrolment
- Demonstrated success in streamlining accounting processes for SMEs
- Exceptional attention to detail with ability to reconcile complex accounts
- Strong analytical skills with experience preparing management reports