Senior Bookkeeper
Senior Bookkeeper | Hertfordshire (Lee Valley / Hertford area) | £30,000 – £38,000 | Permanent, Full-time
An independent accountancy practice in Hertfordshire is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the bookkeeping and VAT for a varied portfolio of small business clients. The practice has recently come under new leadership, and the new owners are investing in modern systems, a supportive culture and growth. It is a close-knit team, so you will know your clients, see the impact of your work and have direct access to the people running the firm. You will take clients from source records through to finalised, review-ready figures, freeing the accountants to concentrate on year-end accounts, tax and advisory. It suits someone who can run a workload independently and enjoys being the dependable point of contact for clients.
What you'll be doingRunning your own client portfolio across different sectors and software packages, keeping the books accurate and up to datePreparing and submitting VAT returns under Making Tax Digital, applying the right scheme for each client and keeping a clear deadline scheduleCompleting bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations, posting journals and producing trial balances ready for accountant reviewHandling CIS returns and the domestic reverse charge for contractor and subcontractor clientsSupporting quarterly updates for sole traders and landlords as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax comes inHelping the payroll team with RTI, auto-enrolment and year-end, including cover at peak timesBeing the day-to-day contact for your clients, moving them onto cloud software where it makes sense, and sharing knowledge with junior colleaguesWhat you'll bringAt least four years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in practice with a range of clientsProven experience of MTD VAT returnsConfidence with reconciliations, control accounts and working up to trial balanceSage and Xero (QuickBooks is a bonus) and good Excel skillsOrganisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle deadlines across a portfolioA clear, professional manner with clients by phone and emailHelpful but not essential: MTD for Income Tax, CIS or payroll experience (full training given), AAT Level 3/4 or similar, Dext or AutoEntryWhat's on offerSalary of £30,000 – £38,000 depending on experienceFull-time, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working negotiable (majority office-based)Generous holiday that increases with length of serviceWorkplace pensionStudy support towards AAT or other professional qualificationsRegular CPD and trainingA stable, growing firm where you can help shape how the practice worksTo apply, or for a confidential conversation, contact EPS Recruitment.