The Senior Bookkeeper will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for several UK subsidiaries while supporting the monthly reporting cycle across a growing multi-entity group. This role provides hands-on accounting responsibility, problem-solving across different businesses, and the chance to strengthen financial processes within a small, flexible central team.
Client Details
The UK head office is a small, high-performing team, supporting multiple businesses with finance, reporting and operational growth
Description
*Coordinate monthly reporting for 13+ UK subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate submission of TBs, P&L, and balance sheet data
*Full bookkeeping responsibility for selected subsidiaries, including: Bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals; Accounts payable and receivable; VAT returns and supporting schedules Payroll postings and intercompany journals
*Review subsidiary submissions and proactively resolve discrepancies
*Support standardisation of reporting templates, controls, and accounting processes
*Work closely with subsidiary finance contacts, founders, and managers
*Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and group-wide process improvements
*Provide additional cover during transition periods (e.g. departing bookkeepers, part-time resource gaps)
Profile
You’re an experienced, dependable accounting professional who enjoys working across multiple businesses and managing a variety of responsibilities. You can switch comfortably between transactional detail and month-end processes, and you take pride in accuracy, ownership and consistency.
You’ll bring:
*7+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting or assistant accountant roles
*Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and month-end processes
*Hands-on experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and strong Excel skills
*AAT qualified or equivalent experience
*Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
*A collaborative, approachable style - equally comfortable speaking to factory staff and senior leaders
*A practical, down-to-earth attitude that fits a friendly, flat-structured team
Job Offer
*£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
*Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home
*Colmore Row location
*Supportive, family-friendly environment with a pragmatic approach to work
*Exposure to diverse portfolio of real, hands-on experience
*A close-knit, friendly team where your contribution has visible impact