Department: Outsourced Services

Salary: From £33,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Location: Cranfield ,

Part time – c22.5 – 25 hours per week

Hybrid, blend of Head Office in Cranfield and at home.
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Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper, looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional services environment?

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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.

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The Candidate…

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• 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.
  

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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.

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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.

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Department: Accounting and Tax

Salary: £65,000-£70,000

Location: Cranfield - Hybrid , UK

Hybrid working (Cranfield Office & Home), with some Business travel. Permanent and Full-Time role.

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Are you an experienced ACA-ICAEW or ACCA Qualified Accountant, looking to step into a leadership role in a fast-paced, innovative practice environment?

Are you capable, trustworthy and reliable? Can you oversee the timely completion of statutory accounts, compliance-based outputs and other advisory requests to the highest of standards?

Do you operate with purpose and flexibility, working with others to utilise resources and clearly communicating to drive action?

Are you an outstanding communicator, able to flex your style accordingly to engage those around you? Can you be professional and assertive, but also considered approachable and a great team player?

​Do you enjoy motivating others to always achieve their best? Do you have experience of leading a team a varying qualification level and career stage? 

Are you an advocate for tech enablement, interested in looking for new solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness into the working environment?

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If this sounds like you then we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Accounting Senior Management Team.

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The Role…

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• To manage a portfolio of clients to ensure the timely completion of statutory accounts, compliance-based outputs and other advisory requests. 
• Lead, manage and develop the team of accountants to ensure our clients are serviced to the highest standard. 
• Delegate work to junior members of the team, mentor and support them to build business capability and capacity. 
• Review work prepared by trainees on your behalf. 
• Review tax computations, VAT returns. reports and/or accounts for clients to the highest standard.
• Ensure accounting and tax standards are followed precisely. 
• Ensure that MPA’s ACCA accreditation is maintained, and the service provided is to the highest standard and policy, process, best practice, and legal compliance is observed.
• Develop understanding of client needs (including sector, industry and economy) and their expectations so that you can advise accordingly and look for opportunities to extend the services offered to them. 
• Seek opportunities for innovation and continuous improvements.
• Prepare articles etc for marketing to build the department’s brand. 
• Attend and contribute as appropriate to client meetings. 
• Undertake any and all AML activities and training in line with the Company AML policy and procedures in a timely manner, so that client work can be acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that individual and team data is maintained accurately and completely, so that it can be used and relied upon to inform effective decisions and actions.
• Promote and demonstrate company core values and behaviors, leading by example.

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This role would suit a qualified accountant in a Client Manager, Portfolio Manager, Senior Manager type position. Your client portfolio will be a variety of Owner Managers, Tech Start-ups, Tech industry in general, amongst others.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, then we want to hear from you!

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The Candidate…

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• ACA-ICAEW or ACCA Qualified.
• 5 years+ experience post qualification, preferably in a practice environment at a senior level.
• Expert level of understanding and experience of preparation of annual statutory accounts under FRS 105, FRS102 (1a), LLP Accounts and Charity Accounts, to the highest standard.
• Line management experience, experienced in coaching and training trainees, including demonstrating ability to explain complex terms to non-specialists.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and CRM systems, advocate for tech enablement.
• Good general knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and GDPR regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written. Able to engage at all levels both verbally and in writing utilising a variety of channels.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to spot opportunities and build client relationships.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise competing demands, whilst supporting others in managing their own workload.
• UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• The right to work in the UK is a requirement.

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. 

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The Company…