Senior Bookkeeper

Salary: GBP 30,000 – 37,000 per annum, plus 25 days holiday and pension.

Job Title:

Bookkeeper

Location:

Sutton Coldfield (with potential travel to Tamworth, Litchfield, Birmingham).

Working Hours:

Full time or Part time, Monday-Friday (core hours with hybrid potential).

We are a single‑site Accountancy Practice with a close‑knit team of 22 professionals, undergoing an exciting period of growth and digital transition. The firm is becoming increasingly busy with MTD (Making Tax Digital) requirements, providing the successful candidate with a pivotal role in ensuring clients remain compliant through modern software solutions.

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping and financial record maintenance for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as required.
• Produce management accounts to provide clients with real‑time commercial insight into their business performance.
• Support clients in the transition to digital accounting and the implementation of MTD‑compliant workflows.
• Adapt to a wide range of cloud‑based and desktop software including Xero, Quick Books, Sage, and Free Agent.
• Assist with the processing of client payroll in an ideal world to support the wider accounts team.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, switching seamlessly between different business requirements.

• At least 5 years of exposure within an Accountancy Practice environment is essential.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously, having previously worked with diverse portfolios.
• AAT qualification is preferred;
  Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates will be strongly considered.
• Advanced technical knowledge of modern accounting software, specifically Xero and Quick Books.
• Excellent communication skills and a client‑first approach to problem‑solving and support.
• Adaptable mindset, comfortable working with both traditional and modern digital accounting methods.

• £30,000 – £37,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Flexible/Hybrid working model potentially available following an initial in‑office integration period.
• Standard workplace pension scheme.
• Stable, supportive culture with a focus on long‑term career satisfaction and team integration.