Senior Bookkeeper

**Xeinadin Group - Top 20 Accountancy Firm - UK & Ireland**

**Role: Senior Bookkeeper**

**Location: Bolton**

**Who are we?**
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy.

Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms.

Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

**About the Role**:
As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will assist the Client Manager with their portfolio of limited company clients. You will be responsible for managing your own time, clients, and workload, including scheduling your own flexible diary.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting the Client Manager with their portfolio of limited company clients.
- Both office-based work and on-site bookkeeping at client premises.
- Handling purchase and sales ledger tasks, raising and entering invoices in accounting software.
- Conducting bank reconciliations.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including liaising with clients regarding queries and obtaining approval.
- Preparing and posting journals for payroll, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, etc.
- Assisting in the production of annual accounts where required.
- Building strong, lasting relationships with a large variety of clients.
- Seeking the best use of accounting software and apps to make our clients’ lives easier and help their businesses thrive.
- Liaising with your Client Manager to provide advice and recommendations regarding your portfolio of bookkeeping clients.
- Offering suggestions for improvements of bookkeeping processes.
- Ensuring the ability to meet strict HMRC deadlines.

**About You**:
Are you ready to join our dynamic team? Here's what we're looking for:

- Fully qualified AAT or QBE.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ideally, with a background in an accountancy practice.
- Experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Dext.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to use initiative while maintaining confidentiality.
- Full UK driving licence required for client site visits.

**Why Choose Us**:

- Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in accountancy.
- Enjoy a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and development.
- Opportunity for further career progression within Xeinadin.

**Join Our Vision**:
Xeinadin envisions a future where accountancy is more than numbers - it's about forging lasting relationships and empowering businesses to thrive. If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey and make a real impact, send your CV today for immediate consideration.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person