Practice Bookkeeper / Management Accountant

Recruiter
RD Financial Recruitment
Location
Oxfordshire
Salary
£32,000 - £40,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
7 October 2026
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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 clients
Attending 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 their 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.

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If you are an experienced Management Accountant, Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper or Assistant Management Accountant looking for your next challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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.

Apply today to take the next step in your accounting career.

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