Senior Bookkeeper

Job Overview

You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, working at clients’ premises, in our office and from home depending on the requirements of the role and our clients. This is self employed role.

We are looking for someone with approximately eight years’ bookkeeping experience who is confident using Xero, can manage their own workload and enjoys dealing directly with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Using Xero to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining control accounts.
• Preparing VAT and CIS returns and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Visiting clients at their premises to provide bookkeeping support.
• Building positive working relationships and responding to client queries.
• Liaising with colleagues within the practice to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Managing multiple client deadlines and keeping records organised and up to date.

About you

You will ideally have:

• Around eight years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Experience managing bookkeeping for multiple businesses, preferably within an accountancy practice.
• A sound understanding of VAT, reconciliations and general bookkeeping.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A friendly, approachable manner and confidence communicating with clients face to face.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for client visits.

About us

We are an independent accountancy practice in Wrexham, supporting a varied portfolio of business clients. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and providing a friendly, professional and personal service.

We are looking for an experienced and personable Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes working with different businesses and wants flexibility in their working week.

Pay: £16.00-£19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21.0 – 37.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wrexham