Accountant – Permanent – based in Buckinghamshire, MK11

Job Purpose:

We are currently recruiting an Accountant to join a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Buckingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to take on a varied and client-facing role within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory services, while also supporting the development of junior team members.

The successful applicant will typically be required to work 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations including bank, VAT, credit cards, receivables, payables, payroll, CIS, intercompany accounts, and loans
• Process bills and expenses accurately and efficiently
• Manage supplier payments and oversee credit control processes
• Prepare and review VAT returns in line with current regulations
• Support year-end accounts preparation
• Facilitate and support software integrations
• Maintain regular daily communication with clients, responding to queries and providing support
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering excellent service
• Handle ad hoc client requests and provide practical financial solutions
• Assist in developing and training junior members of the team
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Person Specification:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Strong client-facing skills with a friendly and professional approach
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think creatively
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to high-quality service delivery
• Enjoyment in building and maintaining client relationships
• Ability to think outside the box and provide solutions to client challenges
• Confident using accounting systems and adapting to new technologies

Experience:

• Bookkeeping experience (essential), ideally within an accountancy practice
• Proven experience managing bookkeeping processes through to trial balance
• Strong VAT knowledge with experience preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Experience managing multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Xero, with knowledge of Sage and QuickBooks advantageous
• Experience with journal entries and account reconciliations
• Confident in handling client communications and queries
• AAT Level 4 (desirable)
• ACA / ACCA study or qualification would be advantageous but not essential

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday (37.5 hours)

Work Location:

• Hybrid option - 3 Office & 2 WFH

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
• Annual bonus and commission scheme
• Enhanced pension contribution
• BUPA cash plan and health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Full study support at all levels
• Professional subscriptions covered
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free parking
• Flexible and supportive working environment

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 Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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.