Senior Bookkeeper

Reference: 25280_1774261621

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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Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£35,000.00 - £40,000.00
Per annum
GBP35000.00 - GBP40000.00 per annum

Milton Keynes

Permanent

Added 23/03/2026
Reference: 25280_1774261621

Senior Bookkeeper

Milton Keynes
Permanent

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