Bookkeeper
Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working | £28,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Benefits

Overview

An established and growing business within the accountancy sector is looking to appoint an experiecned bookkeeper to join its expanding finance support team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with bookkeeping or practice experience who enjoys working closely with clients and wants exposure to modern cloud-based systems and processes.

The business offers a supportive environment with strong long-term development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work with a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors. The bookkeeper role would suit someone who enjoys balancing technical accounting work with client communication and relationship management.

Working within a collaborative accountancy environment, you will play an important role in ensuring client financial records remain accurate, compliant, and up to date while supporting senior team members with wider finance activities.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing bookkeeping transactions completed by junior team members
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Acting as a key contact for client queries via telephone and email
• Supporting clients with day-to-day cloud accounting and bookkeeping questions
• Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions
• Coordinating with colleagues to ensure client records are maintained accurately and on time
• Supporting year-end preparation work for accounts production
• Carrying out general administration duties to support the wider finance team
• Maintaining high professional and ethical standards across all client interactions

What we're looking for

• Previous bookkeeping or finance practice experience
• AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with cloud-based finance systems would be beneficial

What's on offer

• Salary between £28,000 and £33,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Full-time permanent opportunity based in Milton Keynes
• Annual Christmas bonus equivalent to one week's salary
• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Death in service cover
• Group income protection scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities within the accountancy field