Senior Bookkeeper

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Milton Keynes
County:Buckinghamshire
Salary/Rate:£35,000 - £40,000 per year bonus, hybrid & benefits
Sector:Accountancy
Job ref:1419
Post Date:11.03.26
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About the Role

If you enjoy building strong client relationships, keeping finances organised, and working in a friendly team where your work genuinely matters, this could be the move you've been looking for.

This Senior Bookkeeper opportunity offers the chance to step into a varied and rewarding role within a growing accountancy practice environment. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, become a trusted point of contact, and play a key part in keeping businesses running smoothly behind the scenes.

You will have the autonomy to manage day-to-day financial processes while working alongside supportive colleagues who value collaboration and knowledge sharing. There is also the opportunity to help guide junior team members and develop your own career as the practice continues to grow.

With hybrid working, a flexible culture, and genuine progression opportunities, this role offers a refreshing balance between professional development and personal wellbeing.

Role Overview

  • Manage bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations including bank, VAT, payroll and CIS
  • Process bills, expenses and supplier payments
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
  • Support the preparation of year-end accounts
  • Maintain regular communication with clients and respond to financial queries
  • Assist with mentoring and developing junior team members

The Ideal Candidate

  • Strong bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice
  • Confident preparing VAT returns and managing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Comfortable managing multiple client accounts and deadlines
  • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, with exposure to Sage or QuickBooks beneficial
  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Friendly communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients

What's on Offer

  • Up to £40,000 starting salary + bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working & flexitime scheme - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
  • Opportunities for progression & career development
  • Ongoing training& CPD courses
  • Company pension & life insurance
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • Health and wellbeing support programme

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke on 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/261419 - Senior Bookkeeper

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