Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Birmingham Business Park | Full-Time | Office-Based

Company Description

Vienna Kang Advocates Ltd is a prominent UK law firm specialising in Criminal Defence and Road Traffic Law. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (UIN: 613068). Vienna Kang Advocates is dedicated to offering expert legal services and maintaining professional standards. The team comprises skilled professionals with a wide range of legal expertise, committed to delivering exceptional legal representation.

Role Description

An opportunity has arisen to join Vienna Kang Advocates in a key finance role supporting the continued growth and operational excellence of the business.

We are seeking a highly adept, capable, and experienced Bookkeeper to take responsibility for core financial processes within a regulated legal environment. This role requires a professional who is confident working within a structured setting and who values accuracy, accountability, and consistency in financial management.

This position shall suit an individual looking for a stable, long-term role where their expertise is relied upon and where they can further develop within a specialist and regulated sector. There are ample opportunities for development and progression for a driven individual.

This is a full-time, on-site Bookkeeper role based in Birmingham. The Bookkeeper will maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial statements, and manage daily bookkeeping tasks. Responsibilities include accounting software management, recording journal entries, and assisting in financial reporting and compliance. The successful candidate will ensure that the firm’s financial data is accurate and easily accessible for operational and regulatory purposes.

The Opportunity

You will play a central role in maintaining the integrity of the firm’s financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliability. Working alongside senior colleagues, you will contribute directly to the strength and efficiency of the finance function.

This is not a high-volume processing role — it requires sound judgement, attention to detail, and a methodical, professional approach.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers

- Performing bank reconciliations and financial postings

- Processing invoices and payments with precision

- Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting

- Maintaining records using Xero

- Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules (training provided)

Candidate Profile

- A formally qualified bookkeeping or accountancy professional (e.g. AAT, ICB or equivalent)

- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role

- A highly organised, detail-driven, and disciplined approach

- Strong familiarity with accounting systems (experience with Xero preferred)

- Professional, reliable, and capable of working with discretion

Additional Experience (Advantageous)

- Exposure to Solicitors Accounts Rules

- Experience within a legal or regulated environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Financial Statements preparation and management
• Strong Bookkeeping and Journal Entries (Accounting) skills
• Experience with Accounting Software and general finance tasks
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive financial data responsibly
• Knowledge of legal industry financial processes is a plus
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field is preferred

Full training shall be provided where required.

The Offer

- A competitive salary, reflective of experience, capability, and professional background

- A structured and professional working environment

- The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in legal finance and regulatory compliance

- A role where quality, ownership, and professionalism are valued over volume

Apply in Confidence

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper seeking a role where your expertise will be recognised and relied upon, we invite you to apply.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Vienna Kang Advocates Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.