Senior Bookkeeper

Are you an experienced bookkeeper with a passion for numbers and a knack for detail?

We're recruiting for a well-respected and dynamic accountancy firm, where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded!

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will:

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, and accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Handle payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior bookkeeping staff.
• Collaborate with the finance team and external auditors as needed.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, with at least 2 years in a similar role.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• A professional certification (e.g., AAT, ICB) is a plus.

In return you will be offered:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Flexible working arrangements (if applicable).
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across Northants, Milton Keynes, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and the East of England.

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