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Senior Bookkeeper
Job in
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0BX, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
My client, a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, build strong client relationships and support the development of junior team members within a modern practice.
The Role:- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
- Maintaining accurate financial records, including journals, reconciliations and trial balances
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, VAT, payroll, CIS, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts
- Processing bills and expenses, supplier payments and credit control
- Supporting year-end accounts preparation
- Assisting with software integrations and resolving client queries
- Building strong client relationships and providing a proactive, high-quality service
- Supporting and sharing knowledge with junior members of the team
- Minimum of 3 years' hands-on bookkeeping experience
- Previous UK accountancy practice experience managing multiple clients
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping through to trial balance
- Strong VAT knowledge and experience preparing VAT returns
- Proficient in Xero and confident using cloud accounting systems
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and credit control
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- AAT Level 4 qualified is desirable
- Experience with Sage, Quick Books or software integrations would be advantageous
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Hybrid working and flexitime
- Annual bonus
- Private health insurance / BUPA Cash Plan
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Death in service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy additional days
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Professional subscriptions
- Genuine career progression within a growing firm
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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