Senior Bookkeeper

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: circa £35,000 dependent on experience

REED Practice are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with extensive knowledge of Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client management, preferably with practice experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and liaising directly with them to ensure their accounting needs are met efficiently and effectively.

• Set up Xero from the start of process for client including adding bank feeds and processing transactions.
• Utilise Dext and Hubdoc for efficient document management and transaction processing.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare VAT returns, including non-standard schemes like Flat Rate and the Margin Scheme.
• Review management accounts and produce a finalised year-end Trial Balance for annual accounts compilation.
• Advise clients on how to effectively use Xero, including issuing sales invoices.
• Handle bookkeeping using Sage and QuickBooks as required.
• Process VAT registrations and manage bookkeeping queries raised by outsourcers.
• Maintain effective communication with clients through phone, in-person meetings, or virtually.
• Review and control work in progress to manage chargeable time and meet deadlines.

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Xero, and reasonable experience with Sage and QuickBooks.
• Familiarity with various VAT schemes, including Flat Rate and the Margin Scheme.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Practice experience is highly desirable, indicating a capability to manage a client portfolio.
• Experience in dealing with outsourcers and managing detailed bookkeeping work.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in professional client interactions.
• Ability to manage deadlines and review work progress effectively.

To apply for this Bookkeeper position, please submit your CV or contact Mercedes Horton at Reed Hatfield.