Senior Bookkeeper – Growing Independent Practice
Leighton Buzzard (On-site) • £32,000 – £40,000 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting an independent accountancy practice in Leighton Buzzard, 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 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
* Competitive salary & benefits package.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Supportive, collaborative working environment.
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.
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