Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper

R300 000 - R450 000 per annum (Experience Dependent)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper with extensive Xero experience to join our client’s dynamic accounting team. The ideal candidate will be confident managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and overseeing end-to-end bookkeeping processes. You will play a key role in supporting the firm’s accounting operations and maintaining strong client relationships.

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles looking to thrive in an accountancy practice environment.

• Xero Expertise : Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records in Xero for a portfolio of clients.
• Tax Compliance : Oversee all VAT clients, prepare returns, and ensure timely and compliant submissions to HMRC.
• CIS Management : Manage monthly CIS filings , ensuring all deductions are correctly recorded and submitted on time.
• Reconciliation : Perform regular bank reconciliation and ensure all control accounts (e.g., VAT, PAYE, wages, bank, and directors’ loan) are reconciled correctly.
• A / P & A / R : Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and manage client invoicing and debt collection (Accounts Payable & Receivable).
• Credit Control : Proactively monitor aged debtors and chase outstanding payments to maintain healthy client cash flow.
• Month-End : Prepare and post prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and journals to ensure accurate management accounts.
• Reporting : Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports , including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow summaries.
• Client Liaison : Communicate with clients regarding queries, deadlines, and outstanding information in a professional and proactive manner.
• Payroll Support : Process and post monthly payroll journals, reconcile payroll accounts, and liaise with payroll providers as required.

Qualifications & Skills

If you are a proactive Senior Bookkeeper ready to take ownership of complex client portfolios and deliver high-quality financial insights, we encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer : If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

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