Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper Permanent based in Milton Keynes (Hybrid) MK10

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing team supporting a select group of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Rather than focusing on volume they pride themselves on building strong long-term relationships with their clients becoming an extension of their teams and actively supporting their business success. Youll play a key role in managing the day-to-day bookkeeping operations for a small portfolio of clients ensuring accuracy timeliness and a truly personal service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter and process purchase invoices.
• Raise and issue sales invoices.
• Complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations.
• Perform supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process payroll and manage payment runs.
• Handle customer enquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
• Manage financial documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to both internal and external communications efficiently.
• Develop close working relationships with client teams providing proactive support and advice.
• Communicate regularly with clients to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations.
• Occasionally travel to client sites as needed (expenses covered).

Person Specification:

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple clients with competing priorities.
• Proactive self-motivated and confident in taking initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
• A sense of humour and positive attitude essential for thriving in our friendly collaborative culture!

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience (industry or practice).
• Proficiency in Xero (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation background with the ability to understand transactions across different industries.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel.

Hours of Work:

• Monday Friday

Work Location:

• Hybrid working based in Milton Keynes

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model (office and home)
• Casual dress code
• Free parking
• Company events and social activities (including client team days and Christmas parties!)
• Performance-based company bonus opportunities
• Career progression as the business grows

If you are interested please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex age colour marital status race nationality or ethnic or national origin religion sexual orientation disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.