Job Description
Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper / Management Accountant
Location: Coventry (CV7) – Office-Based, Full Time
Salary: £27,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday to Friday)
Join Our Growing, Family-Run Business Group as a Senior Finance Professional
We are a small group of family-run companies operating across funeral services and property development, and we’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to take ownership of the financial operations across our group.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior finance role with strategic input, where your skills will directly support the financial health and growth of multiple companies.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee all bookkeeping across 5 companies (across two main sectors, property and funeral)
* Maintain accurate records using Xero accounting software
* Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cashflow forecasts
* Submit VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance (property companies VAT-registered)
* Work with Directors on strategic tax planning, structural optimisation, and efficiency
* Liaise with external accountants and HMRC as needed
* Collaborate with a small in-house finance team (3 people)
* Support payroll, payment runs, and other finance admin where needed
What We're Looking For:
* Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience (ideally across multiple businesses)
* Strong working knowledge of Xero
* VAT experience essential; tax planning knowledge highly desirable
* Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
* Confident managing multiple sets of accounts independently
* Qualifications such as AAT, ICB, or ACCA (part or fully qualified) preferred
What We Offer:
* Salary: £27,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
* 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Free parking on site
* Warm, focused and supportive team environment
Location: Coventry (CV7). This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.
Start Date: ASAP or flexible for the right candidate.
Ready to take the next step in your accounting career in a role where you can truly make an impact?
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note – we’d love to hear from you.