Senior Bookkeeper

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Recruitment Consultant for Accountancy & Finance (Transactional) at Iconic Resourcing

Location: Renfrewshire

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Bookkeeper. My client is looking for someone with extensive experience in VAT, CIS, and general bookkeeping, as well as a strong passion for embracing technology and streamlining processes. With a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, we need someone who can manage the full operations of the bookkeeping function while driving innovation and efficiency.

If you are a Senior Bookkeeper who loves to bring tech-savvy solutions to the table, is passionate about mentoring others, and wants to be a key player in the growth and success of a business, I want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

VAT & CIS Management: Oversee all aspects of VAT and CIS returns, ensuring compliance and accurate submissions.
Bookkeeping: Manage the full bookkeeping function, including managing ledgers, processing transactions, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Team Management & Training: Provide training, guidance, and support to apprentices and accounts assistants, ensuring deadlines are met and skills are developed.
Client Liaison: Work with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from construction companies to bookshops, pharmacies, solicitors, and more, to achieve their unique needs.
Process Improvement & Automation: Continuously review and improve processes to ensure efficiency, compliance, and best practices. You’ll actively seek out opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual work for your clients.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven Leadership Skills: Experience managing and training staff, with a focus on mentoring apprentices and junior team members to help them meet deadlines and develop their skills.
Innovation-Driven: A forward-thinking mindset, always looking for ways to improve and streamline processes. We want someone who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo and suggest tech-based solutions.
Highly Organised: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Communication Skills: Clear and professional communication skills for liaising with both clients and internal teams.
Flexible & Adaptable: Ability to adapt to different client industries and needs, and the willingness to jump into accounts and tax work as needed.

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every desired qualification or skill listed for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe you can add value to the role despite having a slightly different experience from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.