Senior Bookkeeper

About Oppic: We are a modern UK accountancy practice helping ambitious business owners stay on top of their finances and make better business decisions. We combine great people, technology and clear communication to deliver an exceptional client experience. We're a close-knit, collaborative team that enjoys improving the way we work. We embrace technology, challenge the status quo and are always looking for better ways to support our clients. The role: We're looking for an experienced team member to play a key role in the delivery of our bookkeeping and VAT services as well as our quality assurance and system improvement efforts. This is more than a bookkeeping role. You'll be responsible for reviewing work completed by junior team members, ensuring client records are accurate and ready for year-end accounts preparation, supporting clients with day-to-day queries and helping us improve the way we work through better use of technology and systems. You'll work closely with the rest of the team to ensure clients receive a consistently high-quality service. Key responsibilities Client work • Review bookkeeping completed by junior team members. • Review VAT returns before submission. • Ensure bookkeeping records are complete, accurate and up to date. • Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts. • Prepare client records and ready for year-end accounts preparation. • Investigate and resolve bookkeeping queries and discrepancies. • Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients. • Respond to client queries in a timely, friendly and professional manner. • Identify issues, risks and opportunities and escalate where appropriate. Quality and review • Ensure all work meets Oppic's quality standards. • Review files before they progress to the accounts preparation stage. • Provide clear and constructive feedback to junior team members. • Help maintain consistency across client files and working papers. • Support continuous improvement of our bookkeeping processes. Systems and process improvement • Become Oppic's in-house expert in Xenon, helping the team make full use of its features and continuously improving our workflows and internal controls. • Help maximise the use of technology, automation and AI across the practice. • Develop and improve workflows, templates and internal processes. • Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency. • Help implement new systems and software improvements. Team • Support and mentor junior team members. • Share knowledge and best practice with the wider team. • Contribute to team meetings and training sessions. • Work collaboratively across the practice to deliver an excellent client experience. About you: You'll enjoy solving problems, improving processes and helping others produce great work. You take ownership of your responsibilities, communicate well with clients and colleagues and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. Essential skills and experience • Experience working with UK clients. • Strong understanding of UK VAT. • At least 4 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting. • A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements. • Confident using technology and keen to learn new software. • Excellent knowledge of Xero. • Experience reviewing bookkeeping completed by others. • Experience preparing client records for year-end accounts. • Excellent reconciliation skills and problem-solving skills • Strong attention to detail. • Excellent written and spoken English. • Highly organised with good time management skills. Desirable skills • Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice or managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries. • Familiarity with Apron, Hubdoc, Dext or similar cloud document management software. • UK payroll knowledge. • Interest in AI and technology to improve efficiency. • Exposure to workflow or practice management software. What s