Senior Bookkeeper / Management Accountant

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper / Management Accountant

Location: Coventry (CV7) – Office-Based, Full Time

Salary: £27,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)

Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday to Friday)

Join Our Growing, Family-Run Business Group as a Senior Finance Professional

We are a small group of family-run companies operating across funeral services and property development, and we’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Bookkeeper / Management Accountant to take ownership of the financial operations across our group.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior finance role with strategic input, where your skills will directly support the financial health and growth of multiple companies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all bookkeeping across 5 companies (across two main sectors, property and funeral)
• Maintain accurate records using Xero accounting software
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cashflow forecasts
• Submit VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance (property companies VAT-registered)
• Work with Directors on strategic tax planning, structural optimisation, and efficiency
• Liaise with external accountants and HMRC as needed
• Collaborate with a small in-house finance team (3 people)
• Support payroll, payment runs, and other finance admin where needed

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience (ideally across multiple businesses)
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• VAT experience essential; tax planning knowledge highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Confident managing multiple sets of accounts independently
• Qualifications such as AAT, ICB, or ACCA (part or fully qualified) preferred

What We Offer:

• Salary: £27,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Free parking on site
• Warm, focused and supportive team environment

Location: Coventry (CV7). This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.

Start Date: ASAP or flexible for the right candidate.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career in a role where you can truly make an impact?

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note – we’d love to hear from you.