Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Coventry (Binley Road)

Package: £24,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience and pro-rata hours), Pension, Incremental Holiday Scheme

Working Hours: Flexible (32 – 37.5 hours per week), Monday-Friday

This practice is a well-established, family-oriented accountancy practice based in Coventry with over 40 years of history. We pride ourselves on moving away from "faceless" accounting by providing a deeply personal service to our clients. Following a period of continued organic growth, we are looking for a dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to join our close-knit team of 19 professionals.

We offer a supportive culture where staff are treated as individuals, not numbers. We are currently transitioning toward more flexible working arrangements and modernizing our internal processes while maintaining the high-quality, local service our clients expect.

• Client Portfolio Management: Take full responsibility for the bookkeeping requirements of a diverse range of long-standing clients.
• Personalized Service: Act as a primary point of contact, building strong relationships and understanding the specific needs of each business owner.
• Core Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records, including ledger management, bank reconciliations, and VAT return preparation.
• Deadline Management: Ensure all statutory deadlines (such as monthly VAT or CIS returns) are met with precision and quality.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the senior partners and the wider audit and accounts teams to ensure a seamless service.
• Workflow Support: Assist in maintaining the firm’s high standards of quality as we continue to expand our client base.

• Practice
  
  Experience:
  
  Significant experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: A strong background in bookkeeping, VAT, and preparing records for further accountancy stages.
• Client-First Mindset: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to clients.
• Reliability: A proactive approach to managing deadlines and the ability to work independently within a team setting.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a professional office environment that values face-to-face team integration.

• Competitive Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (dependent on hours and experience).
• Flexible Working: Tailored start and finish times to suit personal commitments (e.g., school runs).
• Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Standard statutory holidays increasing by one day for every year of service after five years (up to 5 additional days).
• Parking: Secure, on-site private car park.
• Supportive Environment: A stable team with high staff retention and a focus on professional well-being.
• Location Benefits: Based in a prominent, easily accessible location on Binley Road, Coventry.