Senior Bookkeeper | AAT Qualified | £35,000–£40,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We are a growing, independent accountancy practice based in Milton Keynes, recognised for delivering tailored accountancy and advisory services and for building long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our supportive and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive bookkeeper to manage a varied client portfolio, play a key role within the team, and support the development of junior staff.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

Key Responsibilities

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Balance sheet reconciliations including bank, VAT, credit cards, receivables, payables, payroll, CIS, intercompany, loans, and other balance sheet items

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Processing supplier bills and expenses

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Managing supplier payments

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Credit control

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Preparing and reviewing VAT returns

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Facilitating and managing software integrations

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Supporting year-end accounts preparation

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Daily communication with clients and responding to ad-hoc requests

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Reviewing work completed by team members

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Managing a varied portfolio of clients

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Maintaining strong client relationships

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Supporting, training, and developing junior members of the team

Skills & Experience Required

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5+ years’ bookkeeping experience (essential), ideally gained within an accountancy practice

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Strong experience managing bookkeeping duties through to trial balance

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Excellent VAT knowledge, with confidence in preparing and reviewing VAT returns

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Previous experience working within accountancy practice, managing multiple clients and deadlines

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Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential); experience with Sage and QuickBooks is desirable

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High level of attention to detail and accuracy

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Confident and professional client-facing manner

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Ability to think proactively and provide practical solutions to client challenges

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Health Assured Programme and sick pay

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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

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Bonus scheme

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Supportive and collaborative team culture

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Clear opportunities for career progression and development

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Training provided