Job Description

Vacancy Name

Junior Bookkeeper- London

Vacancy No

VN1518

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location City

London

Location Country

United Kingdom

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

The role of a Junior Bookkeeper is to provide an excellent service for clients by managing their financial records accurately and efficiently while creating and maintaining strong relationships. This role requires an individual with excellent attention to detail, a positive and professional approach, and a passion for helping businesses thrive.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct daily "on-site" bookkeeping for clients where required or manage remotely as needed.


- Build strong and lasting relationships with a variety of clients, acting as a trusted advisor.


- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions in Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext.


- Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries.


- Assist with bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.


- Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for audits and compliance.


- Assist with payroll preparation and employee expense claims.


- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.


- Generate basic financial reports and summaries as required.


- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements showing business income and expenditure.


- Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts while ensuring data is accurately entered into accounting systems or databases.


- Reconcile balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.


- Manage expenses, accounts payable (including credit cards and expenses), and accounts receivable, including credit control.


- Prepare and manage weekly and monthly supplier payments.


- Support ad hoc administrative and financial tasks to streamline client operations.

Key Requirements

- Previous experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting (1-2 years desirable)


- Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext is essential


- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.

Additional Requirements

- AAT Level 2 or equivalent bookkeeping qualification (or working towards).


- Familiarity with VAT returns and basic tax compliance.


- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.


- Team oriented, collaborative, and client-focused with a commitment to continuous personal development.


- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

- Company Pension Scheme


- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays


- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority


- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum


- Business closure over Christmas*


- Life Assurance x4 annual salary


- Enhanced family leave policies


- Enhanced Company Sick Pay


- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential


- Corporate Discounts Platform




Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:


- PMI single or family


- Critical Illness Cover


- Cash plan


- Cycle to work


- Eye care


- Dental


- subject to exceptions and business needs