About the Role
Senior Bookkeeper - Growing Independent Practice
Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
£35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting a independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes, as they look to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team.
This role would suit an experienced practice-based bookkeeper who enjoys the ins and outs of bookkeeping and autonomy of the service, managing a varied workload, client advisory, and supporting the development of junior team members. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of bookkeeping services, VAT queries and returns while benefiting from hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a varied portfolio of clients and act as main point on contract for bookkeeping and VAT queries.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations including bank, VAT, payroll, CIS, loans, and intercompany accounts
Double-entry bookkeeping
Process bills, expenses, supplier payments, and credit control
Prepare and review VAT returns
Review work completed by junior team members
Assist with training and development of junior staff
Key Requirements
Must be AAT Qualified or QBE
Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice
Strong VAT knowledge with confidence preparing and reviewing returns
Experience managing multiple clients and deadlines
Proficiency in Xero (essential) Sage and QuickBooks experience advantageous
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
Enjoys problem-solving and supporting client needs
What's on Offer
Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home
Flexitime scheme
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Access to private medical insurance (self-funded)
Health Assured programme and sick pay
Enhanced maternity leave
Bonus scheme
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 0161 388 5710 / d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com
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Tech Stack
bookkeepingVATXeroaccountingreconciliationpayrollExcelclient management