Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India

Job Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM UK time, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team in Vesu, Surat. The successful candidate will provide bookkeeping and accounting support to our UK-based clients and work closely with Client Accountants and the wider accounting team.

This position is suited to an accounting professional with at least 2 years of UK accountancy practice experience who has a strong practical understanding of bookkeeping, VAT returns, reconciliations and UK client accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities for UK-based clients.
• Prepare monthly UK VAT returns and support Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Perform regular bank, credit card and accounting ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Support month-end accounting and reporting activities.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Review transactions and identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support to Client Accountants.
• Respond to bookkeeping-related client queries and obtain required information or documentation.
• Provide ad-hoc accounting support to the wider team.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

• Part-Qualified CA/ACCA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Minimum 2 years of UK accountancy practice experience.
• Practical experience in UK bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Good understanding of UK accounting processes and Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Experience with bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and Zoho.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with UK-based clients and accounting teams.

Desirable Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be particularly well suited to the role:

• UK-based client portfolios
• UK VAT returns and MTD
• Xero and QuickBooks Online
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Month-end accounting
• AP/AR
• Client communication
• Working within a UK accountancy practice

Working Hours

The role is full-time and follows UK business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM UK time, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour break.

Location

Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a UK-focused accounting environment, working directly with UK-based clients and gaining further exposure to UK bookkeeping and accounting practices.

• Candidates with genuine UK accountancy practice experience are encouraged to apply.