Overview
Job Title: 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
Company Overview: 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.
Job Responsibilities
* 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.
Job Requirements
* 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.
Salary & Benefits
* 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.
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