Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Elgin or Paisley
Reports to: Operations Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work from Home: 1 day per week (for full-time employees, by mutual agreement)
Salary: Based on experience
About the Role
Northgate Accounting Services Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join our professional team. This role is pivotal in supporting our clients by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with payroll and VAT returns. You’ll play an essential role in helping our clients meet HMRC deadlines and manage their finances efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Data entry of banking transactions using predominantly Xero but some QuickBooks
* Lead, develop and train a team of 4 bookkeepers based in 2 locations.
* Manage and make supplier bank payments and reconcile bank accounts
* Review Profit & Loss Statements and AP/AR reports to identify errors or duplicates
* Complete bookkeeping checklists
* Monitor tasks outstanding in the Job Management system (XPM) to ensure nothing overdue
* Prepare VAT returns
* Verify accounts accuracy and assist with reconciling discrepancies
* Prepare Confirmation Statement checklists and manage submission process
* Run weekly or monthly payroll, issue payslips, and reconcile payroll accounts
* Handle incoming calls and correspondence, redirecting client queries as required
* Open, scan, and process paper mail as required
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Scottish Higher in Accounting (grades A-C) or equivalent practical experience
* Proven track record managing bookkeeping
* Proficient in Excel and cloud accounting platforms (QuickBooks and/or Xero)
* Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Certification from ICB, IAB, ATT or equivalent
* Previous experience within an accountancy practice
* Experience with client account management
Skills & Attributes
* Strong numeracy and analytical skills
* Excellent problem-solving and administrative abilities
* Effective written and verbal communication
* Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks
* High level of honesty and integrity
* Strong interpersonal and client service skills
* A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Additional Information
This job description outlines the key duties and expectations for the role but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve over time, and the post-holder will be expected to participate in reviews and updates to reflect the changing needs of the business.
This role can be based in either our Elgin or Paisley office.
Strictly no agencies