Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their busy team based in Southend-on-Sea.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident bookkeeping professional looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio within a friendly and supportive practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across various sectors
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing and reviewing client records
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving bookkeeping queries
• Supporting junior team members where required
• Working with cloud-based accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping procedures
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks and/or Sage
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Office-based role in Southend-on-Sea
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Attendance at the Kent office approximately once per month

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for your next challenge within a successful and growing accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Lauren Hunsdon at Reed Accountancy Practice.