Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper – Growing Independent Practice

Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting a independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes, as they look to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper,
who enjoys autonomy of their service
, to join their team.

This role would suit an experienced practice-based bookkeeper who enjoys the ins and outs of bookkeeping, 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.

• 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

• 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 Quick Books experience advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Enjoys problem-solving and supporting client needs

• Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days home
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Access to private medical insurance (self-funded)
• Health Assured programme and sick pay
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Supportive, collaborative working environment