Senior Bookkeeper

**Part time - c22.5 - 25 hours per week**

**Hybrid, blend of Head Office in Cranfield and at home**.

Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper, looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional services environment?

**The Role**

Based near Milton Keynes, we are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our established team of bookkeeping professionals in our Outsourced Services Division.

Duties include:

- Completing bookkeeping tasks including financial reporting, bank reconciliations, tax returns and other administration duties to ensure our clients are serviced to the highest standard.
- Providing a comprehensive payroll service, to include all aspects of calculation, administration, reporting and compliance.
- Accurate data management including verifying balances, rectifying discrepancies, reviewing data for accuracy, manages ledgers, and codes entries for processing.
- Preparing invoices, bills and year-end analysis, reporting on debtors/creditors, and handling accruals/prepayments.
- Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, and statements.
- Agreeing timeframes for all work to ensure deadlines are met and excellent client service is maintained, and work is prioritised appropriately.
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements via appropriate software. Undertaking training as appropriate to ensure knowledge is technically up to date.
- AAT level 2/3 qualification or equivalent (or has substantial equivalent experience)
- Experience providing a range of bookkeeping and payroll services for a portfolio of clients in a similar role within the accountancy field.
- Good understanding of VAT, knowledgeable in accounting and tax standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Strong attention to detail, takes pride in their work.
- Excellent organisation skills, able to multi-task with a record of delivering client assignments to time, quality and financial deadlines.
- Resourceful, able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Proficient in MS Office skills (Advanced Excel would be desirable)
- UK driving licence and access to own transport.
- The right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.

This role can be based nationally but will include regular travel to our offices in Cranfield near Milton Keynes and surrounding areas as part of a hybrid working model. Full UK driving licence required.

**The Company...**

MPA is an Investors in People accredited employer. We are a professional services company providing vital support to leaders of innovative UK businesses. We make life easier for our clients, who stay with us year after year because we deliver outstanding service and results. We are passionate about the innovative approach we take in everything we do, and we are proud of our team.
So why not consider joining our supportive and empowering environment, alongside a dedicated team of exceptional people.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £33,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cranfield

Reference ID: VA44