Senior Bookkeeper

Description:

We're hiring a Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team at AI Accounts.

We support fast-moving UK startups and scaleups with finance operations and strategic advice. We're not a traditional accountancy firm—we act as part of our clients’ teams.

This role suits someone experienced, confident with Xero, and comfortable working directly with founders and their teams. You'll need to keep things accurate, on time and proactive.

Your day-to-day:

• Daily bookkeeping in Xero across multiple clients
• Monthly and quarterly management accounts with commentary and analysis
• Bank reconciliations, purchase/sales ledger, and general data entry
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns
• Managing cash flow forecasts for clients
• Filing confirmation statements
• Handling client queries and HMRC issues
• Supporting and training junior team members
• Jumping on the occasional ad hoc task as needed

What you’ll need:

• Solid bookkeeping experience, ideally in practice or across multiple businesses
• Minimum AAT qualified
• Strong knowledge of Xero (Xero certification is a plus)
• Good understanding of VAT rules and HMRC processes
• Clear communication and a client-focused approach
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own time

Why work with us?

• Flexible—work around your schedule
• Straightforward, no-nonsense team culture
• Work directly with startups doing interesting things
• Room to grow as we scale up