Bookkeeper

<p>Enigmatic Smile is a growing technology company operating in the rewards and loyalty sector. We’re looking for a skilled Bookkeeper with 3–4 years’ experience using Xero to join our team and help maintain accurate financial records as we scale.</p><h3><strong>🔑 The Role</strong></h3><p>As our Bookkeeper, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, support financial reporting, and work closely with senior management to provide accurate and timely data.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul> <li>Maintain accurate records in Xero, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.</li> <li>Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other tax compliance.</li> <li>Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.</li> <li>Manage expense claims, payroll journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li> <li>Oversee employee expense management platforms (e.g., Payhawk) and ensure proper integration with Xero.</li> <li>Support budgeting and cash flow monitoring.</li> <li>Liaise with the wider team to provide financial insights.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>3–4 years’ professional bookkeeping experience.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Xero (essential).</li> <li>Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.</li> <li>Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).</li> <li>Experience with employee expense management platforms (e.g., Payhawk, Pleo, Expensify).</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li> <li>Proactive, able to work independently, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong>:</p><ul> <li>Experience in startups, scale-ups, or fintech.</li> <li>Exposure to multi-currency transactions.</li> <li>Knowledge of crypto and blockchain-based accounting.</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>28 days annual leave</li> <li>Quarterly discretionary bonus</li> <li>Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)</li> <li>Death in Service (3x salary)</li> <li>Opportunities for further learning and development (including certification)</li> <li>Quarterly company events </li> </ul>