Bookkeeper & Management Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to join a supportive, growing accountancy firm. The successful candidate will handle day‑to‑day bookkeeping, prepare management accounts and support clients with tax filings while working in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping in Xero, including invoice processing and bank reconciliations
• Review bookkeeping work produced by junior team members
• Reconcile control accounts and post monthly wage journals
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Prepare and file VAT returns under all schemes and monthly CIS returns
• Liaise with clients on queries, attend client premises when required, and provide on‑site bookkeeping support
• Deliver Xero training to clients and handle other ad‑hoc accounting duties

Required profile

• Recent bookkeeping experience within a UK accountancy practice
• AAT qualified (or exceptional experience considered)
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns and reconciling control accounts
• Management accounts experience desirable (training provided)
• Strong IT skills: MS Excel, Word, Outlook; Xero certified; familiarity with Datamolino, Concur, Expensify, Fathom is a plus
• Excellent client communication, organisational ability and attention to detail
• Team player with a strong work ethic, able to work independently under tight deadlines

Required skills

• Xero
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Datamolino (optional)
• Concur (optional)
• Expensify (optional)
• Fathom (optional)

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30,000‑£38,000 per year
• Flexible hybrid working
• Early finish on Fridays
• Discretionary bonus
• Study support and professional development
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Social events and corporate rewards scheme