Bookkeeping Manager

1 month ago


Harrow, United Kingdom Quinton Bryson Full time

Bookkeeping ManagerLocation: North West London

Are you an experienced bookkeeper with a passion for accounting and VAT? We have an exciting opportunity for you Our client in North West London is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Bookkeeping Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by achieving exceptional results.

About the Role:As a Bookkeeping Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our clients' financial operations. You'll lead a team of four talented individuals, ensuring high-quality bookkeeping services and fostering a collaborative environment. Your analytical mindset and keen attention to detail will enable you to complete work to a high professional standard while building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a dedicated team, reviewing their bookkeeping work, setting workflow targets, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Oversee a diverse portfolio of over 100 clients across various industries, including property, IT, construction, professional services, and e-commerce.
  • Assist clients and colleagues with bookkeeping and VAT, providing training on platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext.
  • Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and budgets, engaging with clients to discuss business and personal tax strategies.
  • Ensure the preparation and submission of VAT returns while maintaining MTD compliance for all clients.
  • Identify complex accounting and VAT transactions, working collaboratively to perform balance sheet reconciliations and accounts preparation.
  • Implement new processes and software in partnership with department leadership, ensuring smooth adoption across the team.
  • Prepare FRS102 accounts using specialist accounting software.

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

  • Providing ad hoc assistance with internal administrative matters.
  • Contributing to audit tasks, including data sampling, stock takes, and client money account audits.
  • Occasional travel to client premises to strengthen relationships.

Who We're Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should be:

  • A problem solver with high standards and an inquisitive mind.
  • A people person with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude, able to engage effectively with internal and external clients.
  • A strong multi-tasker who can prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, confident, and willing to take the initiative.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change, with a strong desire to learn and grow.
  • Computer literate, eager to embrace new systems and technologies.

Education & Qualifications:

  • AAT Level 3 or Level 4 completed.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting and bookkeeping role.
  • Strong GCSE and/or A-Level results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. If you're ready to make a positive impact and drive success, we want to hear from you

Feel free to reach out if you need more information about this role. Simply click on the apply button, and I'll be sure to get in touch with you. Alternatively, if you're exploring job boards and haven't updated your CV yet, don't hesitate to contact me directly. You can find my contact details on Linked In (Sully at Quinton Bryson). Feel free to send me a connection request or message, and we can continue our conversation there.

Even if you're unsure about applying because you don't have all the required experience, I encourage you to submit your application. We're dedicated to supporting our partner firms in creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. So, even if your experience doesn't match perfectly, please apply anyway. And if this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we likely have other Practice Accounting positions that could be a better match.


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