Senior Bookkeeping Manager

4 days ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

Based in either the Colchester or Ipswich office, Hays Senior Finance is a top provider of financial services and advice to both business and private clients.

About Us

We strongly value individual needs and contributions, offering you the chance to grow your career within the team, explore new areas of the business, or focus on your personal development.

The Role
  • Lead a diverse team of Outsourcing analysts and Seniors across our Colchester and Ipswich offices with Partner Support inspiring, motivating and coaching the team to be the best they can be.
  • Drive new business opportunities and deliver proposals to prospects through building internal relationships and external networking.
  • Demonstrate extensive working knowledge of bookkeeping and ability to use software such as Xero, Sage, Dext, Quickbooks, ApprovalMax and Go Proposal efficiently.
  • Review and provide feedback on bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT Returns completed by team members.
  • Manage workflow, reviewing weekly work plans and ensuring quality standards are maintained.
  • Collaborate with clients to agree timelines for submitting bookkeeping and VAT returns.
  • Be the primary point of contact for clients requiring bookkeeping support.
  • Maintain client records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Showcase agility and innovativeness in your approach.
  • Possess AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate strong organisational skills and previous bookkeeping and people management experience.
  • Exhibit expertise in IT systems, including Xero, Sage, Dext, ApprovalMax, Go Proposal and Quickbooks.
Salary & Benefits
  • A competitive salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum.
  • Flexible working options to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
  • 36 days of paid holiday, plus additional leave options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance, cash plan and wellbeing benefits.
  • Life assurance up to 4x salary and auto-enrolment into our pension scheme from day one.
  • Pension contributions and life insurance.
  • An attractive referral bonus scheme, with potential earnings up to £5,000.
  • Access to mental health support and employee wellbeing programs.
  • Opportunities to give back through our Foundation.


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