Bookkeeper – Practice Background Preferred
Location:
Cannock (Office-based)
Salary:
£28,000 – £33,000 DOE
Hours:
Full-time, 7.5 hours/day (flexible with start and finish times)
Job Type:
Permanent
About the Firm
Join one of the region's leading independent accountancy practices, with a strong reputation and a team of over 50+ individuals across multiple offices. You'll be joining a friendly and experienced bookkeeping team, with plans to expand due to increased client demand.
The Role
We're seeking a confident and capable
Bookkeeper
with experience in practice to support a growing client portfolio. You'll be responsible for:
* Preparing VAT returns
* Bank and control account reconciliations
* Drafting working papers for quarterly reviews
* Assisting with management accounts preparation
* Handling bookkeeping for limited companies, including some larger entities
Client Portfolio
You'll manage a selection of clients from a shared portfolio of around 60 monthly clients. Each team member typically handles 15–20 clients, building strong relationships and taking ownership of their accounts.
Software Exposure
* Xero (35%)
* QuickBooks (30%)
* Sage (20%)
Ideal Candidate
* Practice experience is highly preferred
* AAT qualification is desirable
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
* Local candidates preferred for ease of commute
* This role is
not junior;
we welcome applications from semi-seniors (3–5 years' experience) to seasoned professionals (20+ years). Payroll is managed by a separate department, so this role focuses on core bookkeeping tasks.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Additional 4 days off over Christmas
* Birthday day off
* Quarterly socials & monthly team lunches
* Medical cashback scheme (post-probation)
If you're a proactive bookkeeper looking to join a supportive team in a well-established firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now
to be considered or reach out for a confidential chat.