Experienced Bookkeeper
Coventry
Part-time – 20+ hours per week
Permanent
We are representing a confidential client looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis.
This opportunity requires someone with recent bookkeeping experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. You must be confident managing bookkeeping for multiple clients and using Xero regularly.
This is not a general administration or entry-level finance role. Applications without relevant accountancy-practice bookkeeping experience will not be progressed.
Responsibilities
- Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and expenses
- Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
- Completing bank, credit card and account reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Preparing bookkeeping records up to trial balance
- Assisting with VAT returns and month-end requirements
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Liaising with clients to obtain records and answer queries
- Managing multiple client deadlines
- Using Xero confidently on a daily basis
Essential Experience
- Recent bookkeeping experience within a UK accountancy practice
- Experience working across multiple client accounts
- Confident, hands-on experience using Xero
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
- Ability to prepare accurate bookkeeping records up to trial balance
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Competent Microsoft Excel skills
An AAT qualification or current AAT studies would be beneficial but are not essential where relevant experience can be demonstrated.
What’s on Offer?
- Permanent, part-time position
- 20+ hours per week - flexible around additional hours / work around school hours
- Flexibility around the working pattern
- Varied and interesting workload
- Autonomy and responsibility
- Supportive working environment
- Stable, long-term opportunity
If you have recent accountancy-practice bookkeeping experience and are confident using Xero, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Bookkeeper - Part time in Coventry employer: Dot Partners Careers
Join a dynamic and growing independent accountancy practice in Birmingham, where you will not only enhance your technical skills but also gain valuable advisory experience. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a supportive work culture, this role offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to work closely with senior leadership on diverse client portfolios. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while being part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
