Location: Milton Keynes (Office-based with hybrid working available after probation)
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Salary: £30,000 £42,000 DOE
The opportunity Were supporting a well-established and busy accountancy practice in Milton Keynes to hire a capable Bookkeeper who enjoys owning the day-to-day and keeping clients organised, compliant, and up to date.
This is a role for someone who wants variety, responsibility, and the chance to build long-term relationships with a portfolio of SMEs, contractors, and owner-managed businesses. Youll be trusted to run bookkeeping to trial balance, manage VAT/CIS, and liaise confidently with HMRC where needed.
Key responsibilities
* Bookkeeping using Cloud Software (and Excel where required) to trial balance
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns (including using IRIS where applicable)
* CIS preparation and submissions for contractors/subcontractors
* PAYE/VAT/CIS registrations with HMRC
* Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients to resolve queries efficiently
* Supporting wider accounts team with reconciliations and year-end preparation where needed
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
* Management Accounts
What were looking for Essential:
* Proven practice-based bookkeeping experience (or similar multi-client environment)
* Confident working to trial balance
* Solid understanding of VAT returns and compliance
* Experience with CIS (prep/submissions)
* Comfortable dealing with HMRC and handling client queries professionally
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
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Desirable:
* Exposure to IRIS, Sage 50, QuickBooks, Capium or similar systems
* Payroll exposure (e.g., BrightPay/Payroll Manager)
* AAT / relevant accounting qualification (or qualified-by-experience)
Whats in it for you
* A stable, reputable firm with consistent workflow and supportive leadership
* Variety across clients and sectors (no repetitive one-business bookkeeping)
* Clear expectations, good processes, and autonomy in your work
* Hybrid working available after probation