Senior Bookkeeper

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations alongside the Head of Finance
• Liaise with external services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary, including HMRC
• Review financial data and prepare monthly management accounts and draught year-end accounts
• Prepare and present financial reports
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
• Credit control and cashflow management
• Prepare VAT returns
• Accounts Payable - Verify and process AP invoices, credit notes and expenses and allocating to the correct Department/project
• Accounts Receivable - Process client payments in Xero, producing daily sales reports
• Support the Accountant with month‑end processes, financial reporting and project tracking

• AAT Level 3/4, AAT Technician, or certified bookkeeping qualification or equivalent
• Essential: Xero experience, including related apps
• Experience in AR and AP ledgers
• Experience working on project‑based accounting is beneficial
• Good understanding of business principles and data privacy standards
• Confident with technology, systems and process-driven work

Experience working on project‑based accounting is beneficial

• "Dress for your day" policy
• pension contribution matching
• dog-friendly office
• 25 days holiday
• opportunity for quick promotion with support from the team