Senior Bookkeeper

Xeinadin Group; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Dudley is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage audit assignments and prepare statutory accounts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in practice and be ACA/ACCA qualified or working towards their qualification. The role offers a collaborative environment, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to high-quality service for SME clients. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous leave policies, and flexible benefits options.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in practice.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare and finalise statutory accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE submissions.
• Review and support junior staff, providing mentorship.

Skills

Client relationship management

Confident communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Cloud-based accounting tools (e.g., Xero)

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper

Employer: Xeinadin

Location: Dudley, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Description

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Audit & Accounts Senior to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a varied client portfolio, contribute to a growing team, and take ownership of both audit and accounting projects within a forward‑thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit assignments from planning to completion, in line with agreed deadlines and compliance standards.
• Prepare and finalise statutory accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE submissions.
• Review and support junior staff, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high‑quality outputs.
• Maintain strong client relationships, responding to queries with professionalism and a client‑first attitude.
• Organise your workload effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for managerial review.
• Ensure accurate logging of chargeable time and support effective fee recovery.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in practice.
• ACA/ACCA qualified (or actively working towards qualification).
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud‑based accounting tools (e.g., Xero) is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive and detail‑oriented, with excellent time management.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality service to SME clients.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas* (subject to exceptions and business needs)
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits Platform

Option to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental