Senior Bookkeeper, Chester - £28,000 - £35,000 A mid-sized accountancy firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. Join a firm where your growth and development are prioritised. This role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation. Senior Bookkeeper - Key Responsibilities: Client Bookkeeping - Handle client bookkeeping to trial balance, ready for accounts production. - Complete reconciliations and adjustments to ensure accuracy. - Prepare and submit VAT returns under various VAT schemes. Client Relationship Management - Cultivate long-lasting relationships with clients. - Advise clients on their liabilities and address any queries. - Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients. Administrative Duties - Post and scan invoices. - Complete CIS returns for clients. Senior Bookkeeper - Experience Required: - AAT L3/L4 Qualified or QBE. - Previous management accounts experience (desirable but not essential). - Proficiency in using Xero software. - In-depth knowledge of VAT return processes and various schemes. - Understanding of accounting systems, processes, and all aspects of bookkeeping. Senior Bookkeeper - Benefits: - Competitive salary. - Generous holiday allowance. - Tailored learning and development opportunities. - Company pension scheme. - Health MOTs. - Mental health support. - A fully loaded wellbeing, social, and community calendar. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior - Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior - Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A - Payroll Bureau - Practice Managers