Senior Bookkeeper / Client Manager

'Recruiting for your future success’

£28-32k DOE | Bishop’s Stortford | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home) | Study support / ongoing learning and development / smart casual dress code / free parking onsite / annual leave increase | Innovative, forward-thinking accountancy business | Friendly, pleasant, collaborative team environment

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding accountancy business. They are dedicated to leveraging the latest technology and accounting software to optimize processes, helping business owners boost profits and achieve their future goals. With a strong commitment to their values, they are looking for a like-minded individual to join their team as theirnext Senior Bookkeeper / Client Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clients with a variety of accounts and bookkeeping support. You will have a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT or ICB Level 3 or above), with at least two years’ post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.

Duties (include but are not limited to)

• Posting invoices using accounting software
• Bank reconciliation
• Control account reconciliations
• Prepayments and accruals
• Chasing debtors
• Producing management accounts and analysis
• Preparing cashflow projections
• Participating in client cashflow meetings
• Preparing CIS returns
• Preparing VAT returns
• Preparing payrolls
• Updating fixed asset register
• Preparing year-end handover to the accountant
• Trial balance adjustments and journals
• Main point of contact for clients

Person Specification

• Experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Accountant, Semi-Senior or Finance Assistant essential
• Experience working within an accountancy practice (or similar) strongly preferred
• AAT or ICB Level 3 or above (or working towards) desired
• Full UK driving licence with access to own transport essential due to location

• Will be aligned with the values of the business.
• Is self-motivated, proactive, and able to problem-solve.
• Shows an organised, planned approach to work and manages time effectively.
• Has excellent attention to detail and produces high-quality, error-free work, which is logical, clear, and accurate.
• Works well with online systems and adapts well to new software.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, adapting the style and tone to suit the recipient, taking care of clients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Can identify opportunities to help with the growth of the business.

LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT.

PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.

If you have been successful, we will contact you by the phone and begin taking you through our step by step recruitment process, doing our utmost to ensure the role is right for you, ascertaining your suitability in the process. This process will all be explained on initial contact.