Practice Bookkeeper / Management Accountant

RD Financial Recruitment Limited; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime

2:30pm finish Fridays

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Job summary

RD Financial Recruitment Limited is seeking a Management Accountant / Bookkeeper for a growing practice in Henley-on-Thames. The role focuses on high-quality bookkeeping using Xero, producing management accounts, VAT/CIS returns, and client liaison, with hybrid working and a 2:30pm Friday finish.

You will support a diverse client base, taking on ad-hoc projects and developing technical/commercial accounting skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice or outsourced finance.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong control account reconciliations experience.
• Management accounts experience is advantageous.
• Xero experience and certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping using Xero and cloud-based accounting systems.
• Process purchase and sales invoices and accounting transactions.
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns.
• Liaise with clients and provide accounting guidance.
• Review junior team members' work and provide training.
• Attend client premises as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client interaction

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT Certification

Experience-based qualification accepted

Tools

Xero

Datamolino

Expensify

Concur

Fathom

Job description

Management Accountant / Bookkeeper

Henley-on-Thames £32,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Flexitime + 2:30pm Friday Finish

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant / Bookkeeper to join a highly regarded and growing accountancy and advisory practice based in the beautiful riverside town of Henley-on-Thames.

The firm supports an impressive portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, high-net-worth individuals and international groups. Rather than simply providing compliance services, the practice prides itself on technical expertise, commercial insight and building long-term client relationships.

This is an opportunity to become a trusted part of your clients' finance function, with genuine client interaction, responsibility and the opportunity to develop your management accounting skills within a supportive and collaborative team.

Henley-on-Thames provides an exceptional working environment, combining beautiful riverside surroundings, excellent amenities and a vibrant business community. The firm is also a proud sponsor of the Henley Royal Regatta, giving employees the opportunity to attend and enjoy this iconic annual event.

The Role

As a Management Accountant / Bookkeeper, you will work closely with a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality bookkeeping and management accounting services while becoming a trusted point of contact for financial support and guidance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Daily bookkeeping using Xero and cloud-based accounting systems
• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and accounting transactions
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Reconciling control accounts including VAT, payroll, debtors and creditors
• Reviewing bookkeeping completed by junior team members
• Posting monthly payroll journals
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Producing financial reports and supporting schedules
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns across a variety of VAT schemes
• Preparing and submitting CIS returns
• Liaising directly with clients regarding accounting queries
• Providing Xero support and training to clientsAttending client premises where required
• Supporting ad-hoc accounting and finance projects

This role offers excellent variety and exposure and would suit someone who enjoys working with clients and wants to develop your technical and commercial accounting expertise.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with strong bookkeeping experience and a proactive, client-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or outsourced finance environment
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Strong control account reconciliation experience
• Previous management accounts experience is advantageous
• AAT Qualified (highly desirable)
• Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Xero certification advantageous
• Experience with Datamolino, Expensify, Concur or Fathom beneficial but not essential
• Excellent Excel, Word and Outlook skills

This role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper seeking greater responsibility, or a Management Accountant looking to join a progressive practice where client relationships and career development are genuinely valued.

The Offer

In return, you will receive a competitive package and the opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its employees.

Benefits include:

• £32,000 - £40,000 salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working arrangements and flexitime
• 2:30pm finish every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full study support where required
• Pension scheme
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with service and qualification progression
• Corporate rewards and benefits platform
• Quarterly social events
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for progression and increased responsibility

The firm has built a reputation for creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work. Modern systems, supportive leadership, flexibility and a strong focus on development provide an excellent platform for someone looking to build their career within practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and respected advisory practice in one of the UK's most sought-after locations, working with a diverse and interesting client base while enjoying genuine flexibility, progression and a strong work-life balance.