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Senior Bookkeeper

About the Role

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MTP Advisory is a modern, growing accountancy practice supporting limited companies, self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs across the UK.

As our client base continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join the business and become a key part of our next stage of growth.


This is a varied, client-facing role focused on bookkeeping, VAT compliance, cloud accounting and client relationship management. You'll work closely with the director, supporting a portfolio of clients whilst helping to shape the systems, processes and future direction of the practice.


We're not a traditional accountancy firm. We value flexibility, trust and accountability over micromanagement and are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building strong client relationships and contributing ideas that help improve the business.


As one of the first key hires within MTP Advisory, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence decision making and grow alongside the business.


What You Will Be Doing

You'll be responsible for supporting a portfolio of clients and ensuring their bookkeeping and VAT obligations are managed accurately and efficiently.


This is a hands-on role with plenty of client interaction and responsibility from day one.


You'll work closely with the director, helping to deliver an excellent client experience whilst identifying ways to improve efficiency, systems and processes as the practice continues to grow.

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The Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & VAT

  • Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
  • Processing and coding sales and purchase transactions
  • Completing regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
  • Preparing VAT workings and VAT returns
  • Applying the correct VAT treatment to transactions
  • Maintaining accurate ledgers and ensuring client records remain up to date
  • Reviewing financial information and identifying unusual transactions or trends

Client Management

  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients on bookkeeping and VAT matters
  • Dealing with client queries by phone, email and other communication channels
  • Building strong relationships with clients and providing an excellent level of service
  • Proactively chasing information required to meet client deadlines

Practice Support

  • Supporting client onboarding and software setup
  • Monitoring recurring monthly deadlines and workflows
  • Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and Dext
  • Identifying opportunities to improve client processes and internal workflows
  • Supporting the continued growth and development of the practice

The Person We Are Looking For

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
  • Strong bookkeeping experience
  • Experience preparing VAT returns independently
  • Excellent working knowledge of Xero
  • Strong understanding of VAT principles and treatments
  • Confident communicating directly with clients
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • A positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude

Desirable

  • AAT qualified or qualified by experience
  • ACCA or ACA part-qualified
  • Experience using Dext or similar software
  • Experience onboarding new clients and obtaining accounting records
  • Strong understanding of VAT principles and treatments
  • Experience supporting owner-managed businesses and SMEs
  • Experience improving systems and workflows
  • Knowledge of additional cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage

What We Value

More important than qualifications, we're looking for somebody who

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Takes ownership of their work

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Enjoys working directly with clients

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Wants genuine flexibility and autonomy

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Is comfortable suggesting new ideas and improvements

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Wants to play a meaningful role in a growing business

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Is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the practice

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To apply, please upload both your CV and a cover letter – we’re unable to consider applications without both.

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