Senior Bookeeper

Reference: 25787_1777974871

Senior Bookkeeper - Growing Independent Practice
Luton (On-site)
£32,000 - £38,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting a independent accountancy practice in Luton as they look to recruit an Experienced Bookkeeper 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 and client advisory. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of bookkeeping services, VAT queries and returns and some payroll duties, while working in a close knit supportive team environment

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
  • Payroll for a bank of clients in a wide variety of industries
  • Review work completed by junior team members
  • Assist with training and development of junior staff


Key Requirements

  • Must be AAT Qualified or QBE
  • Minimum 3+ years' bookkeeping experience within a UK 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
  • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary & benefits package
  • Free on-site parking
  • 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 is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£32,000.00 - £38,000.00
Per annum
GBP32000.00 - GBP38000.00 per annum
Added 05/05/2026
Reference: 25787_1777974871

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