Trevor James Recruitment
Bookkeeper
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Location: Coventry (On-site / Hybrid)
Salary: £26,000–£30,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent – Full-time and Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week)
Holiday: 30 days
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Coventry. Supporting a diverse portfolio of SME and international clients, this is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, cloud-based environment where accuracy, client service, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Working within a supportive pod structure, you will partner closely with Client Account Managers to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of bookkeeping services across a varied client base.
The Role
As Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
- Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Completing bank, supplier, and control account reconciliations.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
- Assisting with payroll processing where required.
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Liaising with colleagues to resolve client queries and deliver an exceptional service.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- 2–4 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero.
- Experience using Dext or similar cloud-based bookkeeping software.
- A solid understanding of VAT and core accounting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to manage your workload independently while working effectively as part of a team.
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Systems
- Xero
- Dext
- Cloud-based, paperless accounting environment
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £26,000–£30,000 depending on experience.
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities.
- Hybrid working options.
- 30 days holiday.
- A modern, fully digital working environment.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and progress within a growing and reputable accountancy practice.
If you're an organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper looking to join a progressive firm that values its people and invests in technology, we'd love to hear from you.
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