Senior Bookkeeper

About the company

A global accounting firm, headquartered in London, UK providing end-to-end bookkeeping, finance, payroll, tax services and CFO services for technology start-ups and high-growth SME businesses. We're not a typical accounting firm, we also build intelligent software and use cutting edge technologies to provide the best services to our clients. We have a global client portfolio of some of the most innovative and sector leading businesses. We value integrity, accountability, and continuous learning, and offer a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Job Description: (UK/US)

The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing day-to-day bookkeeping, preparing management accounts, performing reconciliations, and assisting with client reporting and year-end processes in compliance with UK and US accounting standards.

This role requires high attention to detail, good communication with international clients, and the ability to work independently with end clients.

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Associate with a mindset to work with innovative and fast growing companies in a fast-paced environment and play a crucial role in the growth of the company.

Responsibilities:

Manage portfolio of small clients and will support the managers on large / complex clients

Design and setup bespoke processes for each client

Overseeing regular transaction processing across portfolio of clients - should have solid day to day bookkeeping experience including AP, AR and month end closure

Completing the month-end close process, including identifying and posting journals

Manage client finance inboxes proactively

Processing payroll and VAT submission to HMRC

Preparation of management accounts and investor reporting

Supporting managers on some operational responsibilities

Carrying out reviews of own work, and that of other team members

Supporting on ad-hoc projects including consolidation, business plans and due diligence work

Training and getting new members to the pace

Providing exceptional service to clients and build strong relationship

Requirements

Education: Qualified accountant (CA/ACCA) or a strong Semi qualified

Experience: 3-5 years of UK/US accounting experience

Software Knowledge: Xero and QuickBooks

Technical Skills: Strong Excel & GAAP knowledge (IFRS, UK/US GAAP)

Preferred Skills: Google workspace (Docs, sheets, slides) and Excel skills

Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, time management, client coordination, proactive learner, attention to detail

You will be:

o An accountant with excellent numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job.

o Ability to lead engagements and work under pressure in a fast-paced start-up environment.

o Someone who is excited about using new technology to make tasks more efficient and improve the way we work. You may not have experience of all our systems we are using, but you will be expected to pick things up quickly.