Senior Bookkeeper

Position: Senior Bookkeeper (Permanent)
Location: Stony Stratford

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

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

* Processing supplier bills and expenses

* Managing supplier payments

* Credit control

* Preparing and reviewing VAT returns

* Facilitating and managing software integrations

* Supporting year-end accounts preparation

* Daily communication with clients and responding to ad-hoc requests

* Reviewing work completed by team members

* Managing a varied portfolio of clients

* Maintaining strong client relationships

* Supporting, training, and developing junior members of the team

Skills & Experience Required

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

* Strong experience managing bookkeeping duties through to trial balance

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

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

* Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential); experience with Sage and Quick Books is desirable

* High level of attention to detail and accuracy

* Confident and professional client-facing manner

* Ability to think proactively and provide practical solutions to client challenges

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Health Assured Programme and sick pay

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

* Bonus scheme

* Supportive and collaborative team culture

* Clear opportunities for career progression and development

* Training provided