Experienced Bookeeper

Location: EdgwareSalary: £32,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to become a valued member of a growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, takes pride in delivering accurate financial records, and wants to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice. Working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you'll play a key role in ensuring clients receive an efficient, accurate, and proactive bookkeeping service. Based in Edgware, you'll collaborate with experienced accountants and advisors while benefiting from ongoing professional development and genuine career progression.

As a Bookkeeper, you'll be responsible for managing day-to-day financial records for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all bookkeeping is completed accurately and on time. This is a hands-on position offering plenty of variety within the accountancy sector.

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• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
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• Process sales and purchase invoices.
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• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
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• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
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• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
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• Process journals, accruals and prepayments where required.
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• Assist with month-end procedures and management reporting.
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• Liaise directly with clients, providing support on bookkeeping queries.
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• Work with cloud-based accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
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• Support the wider accounts team with additional finance-related tasks as required.
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We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and enjoys working with clients. You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience in a bookkeeping position within an accountancy practice.
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• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
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• Experience preparing VAT returns.
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• Good working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly approach.
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• The ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
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• AAT qualification or study towards AAT would be advantageous but is not essential.
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• Salary of £32,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
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• Flexible working arrangements.
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• Generous holiday allowance.
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• Pension scheme.
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• Ongoing training and professional development.
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• Career progression opportunities.
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• Modern office environment in Edgware.
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• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
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• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across the accountancy profession.
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If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a respected and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can continue to develop, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity in Edgware.