Senior Bookkeeper

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Leeds (Onsite)

Package: -25,000 - -30,000 per annum, onsite working, and clear progression pathway

Working Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within an ever-growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm for a Senior Bookkeeper within their Leeds office. This role is designed for an experienced candidate with at least 3 years of practice experience who is looking to manage their own workload while supporting the wider team in a busy environment. Offering a competitive salary of -25,000 to -30,000 per annum alongside a supportive and ambitious working environment, this position provides extensive exposure to a broad range of clients and the chance to assist in training junior apprentices. This is a great opportunity to join a practice that is constantly expanding and play a key role in their continued success.

Senior Bookkeeper Job Overview

• Manage day-to-day client bookkeeping across a varied portfolio including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
• Complete accurate sales and purchase ledger processing, bank reconciliations, and trial balance preparation.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and CIS returns, ensuring full compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidelines.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts along with supporting reconciliation schedules.
• Onboard new clients onto cloud software and assist with digital migration and process improvements.
• Ensure all client bookkeeping files are completed accurately and statutory filing deadlines are consistently met.
• Assist in the training, development, and day-to-day queries of junior members of staff and apprentices.

Senior Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• AAT Level 3/4 or ICB qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable, though candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in major cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and receipt-processing tools (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc).
• Solid understanding of UK VAT regulations, CIS schemes, and Making Tax Digital compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, busy team.
• Commitment to onsite working in the Leeds office.

Senior Bookkeeper Benefits

• -25,000 - -30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Christmas Eve off (if it falls on a working day).
• Birthday day off (after one year of employment).
• Bupa health plan and company pension scheme.
• Clear progression pathway within a growing firm of 50 staff.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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