Senior Accountant/Accountant - UK

Senior Accountant/Accountant - UK

The Role

Bookkeeping and Transaction Management

• Maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions using Xero and Sage.
• Process and reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash transactions.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing, supplier payments, and credit control, using Dext.
• Record payroll journals from internal systems or external payroll providers.
• Post accruals, prepayments, and other month-end journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including control and intercompany accounts.

VAT and Compliance

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Ensure correct VAT treatment for transactions, including reverse charge and other applicable rules.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for VAT compliance.

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts including:
• Profit and Loss Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Forecasts
• Budget vs Actual variance reports
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
• Support clients with financial insights and performance analysis.

The Person

• Fully or part qualified in CA / CIMA / ACCA
• 2–3 years experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role, ideally within a UK accountancy firm.
• Proficient in Xero, Sage, Dext, and advanced Excel.
• Solid understanding of UK VAT rules and general compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data clearly.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105 is an added advantage.