Senior Bookkeeper

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working hours

Holiday scheme

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is recruiting a Senior Bookkeeper for our Coventry practice on Binley Road. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, maintain ledgers, perform VAT returns, and work closely with senior partners to ensure deadlines are met.

The role offers flexible hours (32–37.5 per week), a competitive salary of 24,000–28,000, an incremental holiday scheme and on-site parking. Join a close-knit team in a well-established local firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT preparation skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to clients.
• Proactive with deadlines and able to work independently within a team.
• Comfortable in a face-to-face office environment and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the bookkeeping requirements of a diverse range of long-standing clients.
• Act as primary contact, building relationships with business owners.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, reconciliations, and VAT returns.
• Meet monthly VAT or CIS deadlines with precision and quality.
• Collaborate with senior partners and audit/accounts teams to ensure seamless service.
• Support workflow and maintain high standards while expanding the client base.

Skills

Practice experience

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Client communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Job description

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 modernising 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.