Senior Bookkeeper

An established accountancy practice in Central London is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its specialist Media team.

You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businesses, providing accurate bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, while working closely with clients, managers and Partners. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to work with an interesting portfolio of clients across the media, entertainment and creative sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients independently.

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.

• Complete bank, credit card, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

• Liaise directly with clients, providing bookkeeping support and advice.

• Work with Sage, Xero, Excel and other accounting systems.

• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries.

• Assist with management reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.

• Support and mentor junior team members.

About You

• 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.

• Strong technical bookkeeping, accounting and VAT knowledge.

• Experience managing a client portfolio.

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

• Strong knowledge of Sage, Xero and Microsoft Excel.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

• Proactive, commercially minded and confident resolving issues.

• Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information.

• Media and entertainment experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working and flexible core hours

• Time off between Christmas and New Year

• Training, development and exam bonuses

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Gym membership discounts

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Regular social events

• Employee referral scheme

• Free eye tests

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful