Senior Bookeeper

Reference: 26247_1785420676

Senior Bookkeeper - Independent Accountancy Practice
High Wycombe | Hybrid (3-2)
£30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting a friendly independent accountancy practice in High Wycombe in their search for an Experienced Bookkeeper to join their team and hit the ground running.

This role would suit an experienced practice-based bookkeeper who enjoys bookkeeping and managing a varied workload. 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. Whether you enjoy being client-facing or in a hands-on technical role, this is for you as the company encourages autonomy of the service.

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

  • ACCA Qualified or QBE (At a minimum, ACCAPQ)
  • Minimum 5 years' UK accountancy practice experience (Essential)
  • Strong VAT knowledge with confidence preparing and reviewing returns
  • Experience managing multiple clients and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Xero, 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

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working + flexi-hours arrangements available
  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Extra days off: Birthday, Christmas & 2 extras
  • 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 - 016 1388 5710 | [email protected]

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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.

£30,000.00 - £45,000.00
Per annum
GBP30000.00 - GBP45000.00 per annum

High Wycombe

Permanent

Added 30/07/2026
Reference: 26247_1785420676

Senior Bookeeper

High Wycombe
Permanent

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