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Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Join Parkes & Co, where excellence meets opportunity. As a dynamic and forward-thinking accounting firm, we believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential. We believe that our people are our most valuable asset. Join us and become a part of our family, as we build rewarding careers and forge a path towards financial success, together.

Current Vacancies:

Senior Bookkeeper

 We are seeking an experienced and detail-orientated Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing accountancy practice. The ideal candidate will manage bookkeeping responsibilities for a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting. A strong understanding of VAT and CIS regulations is essential, along with the ability to prepare and review submissions confidently and independently.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage day-today bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships

  • Prepare and review VAT returns in compliance with HMRC and Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements

  • Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC deadlines and regulations

  • Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage

  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, supplier statements, and control accounts

  • Liaise directly with clients to collect necessary information and resolve queries efficiently

  • Provide training and support to junior bookkeeping staff and review their work

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and accountants to support year-end financial processes

  • Keep up to date with bookkeeping, VAT, CIS and MTD legislation and best practices

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role within an accountancy practice

  • Strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

  • Proven experience in preparing and reviewing VAT returns

  • Solid understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and experience preparing and submitting returns

  • AAT qualified or equivalent (or qualified by experience)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Excellent communication and client service skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • 22 days annual leave and bank holidays

  • Workplace pension

  • Dress down days

  • On-site parking

  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

  • Study support (where applicable)

We’re always on the look out for passionate and driven people to join our team. Why not drop us an email with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch regarding any opportunities in the future.

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Precision accounting, tailored solutions.

Parkes & Co provides a wide range of accountancy and business advisory services including audit, tax and consultancy.

Our professional approach combined with a commitment to personal service ensures our specialists are closely involved with our client’s specific requirements.

Accounts & Taxation

Parkes & Co provide ‘hands on’ accounting and taxation solutions to a wide range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, company directors, employees, pensioners and many more.

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Bookkeeping Services

At Parkes & Co we have a dedicated team to take care of your bookkeeping. It is vital to look after the day-to-day running of your business which will enable you to make better business decisions.

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VAT (Value Added Tax)

All VAT registered companies need to prepare VAT returns on a monthly or quarterly basis which are due to be submitted to HMRC. We have a team of trained professionals to ensure you stay on top of HMRC’s ever-changing rules and regulations.

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Third Party Advice

Parkes & Co have developed strong business relationships with numerous highly qualified and experienced specialist business and financial advisers. We have supreme confidence in the quality of the services that our selective advisers provide.

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PAYE, Payroll & Pension Auto Enrolment

Parkes & Co can run your payroll system, deal with all PAYE and RTI administration and provide timely advice in dealing with HMRC issues. Our payroll service is totally flexible - adapting to every business’ unique requirements.

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Hosting Registered Office

All limited companies are legally required to display a registered office address which is publicly available. Parkes & Co provide a registered office address which protects your address from public searches and unwanted callers.

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Company Formations

Parkes & Co offer you full support and guidance in forming your own company, every step of the way. Whether you are an intermediary representing a client or employer, or an entrepreneur setting up for the first time, you are in safe hands.

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Additional Services

Amongst the core services we offer. Parkes & Co offer additional services such as Business Support, Mortgages, Self Assessment, Trusts and Executorships Cash Flow's and Forecasts, Compliance and much more.

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  • "We have been with Parkes and Co since 2008 on opening our first Children’s Day Nursery. Stan, Claire and the team are approachable, professional and attentive at all times. We use Parkes and Co for a number of services and we would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for an accountancy practice."

    Mrs Debbie Hughes & Mr Jan Hughes, Poppins Day Nursery

  • "From the outset of changing my accountants to Parkes & Co, I have received an excellent service from them along with invaluable advice and outstanding support. Not only are the staff very professional and proficient, but they are also thoroughly pleasant people to do business with."

    Dave Brookes, Nationwide Signs

  • "We have used Parkes & Co Accountants for approximately 34 years, we choose to stay loyal because of their great knowledge and experience in their field of accountancy."

    Annie Dixon & Malcolm Dixon, Landywood Concrete Products Limited

  • "Since Parkes & Co have been looking after all our financial and accountancy needs the business has gone from strength to strength. Nothing is too much trouble."

    Tim Scott Wright, The Hair Surgery Ltd.

  • "R & R Services Limited have been clients of Parkes and Co for 10 years. During that time we have undergone many business changes from partnership to Limited, and from home based to setting up our own premises and continued expansion."

    Rob Beddows, R & R Services Limited

  • "We have been clients of Parkes & Co for 10 years now and we continue to be impressed by their professionalism and integrity. We have always found the staff willing to offer us assistance whenever we make contact and we appreciate that any of the work they do for us is always done quickly yet meticulously."

    Patrick Nicholls, Glancy Nicholls Architects Limited

  • "Parkes and Co have looked after many of our businesses for over 12 years and always found them to be professional, diligent, and willing to go the extra mile in customer satisfaction."

    Mr D Copeland, Company Director, SBK Consulting Limited

  • "After moving to Parkes and Co from our previous accountant we never looked back. Stan and the team are all friendly and will do anything to help. Our business has tripled in size since moving to Parkes and Co and all I can say is they have contributed to our success."

    Joseph Bayton, Director, Hamstead Plant Ltd

  • "Stan and the team have looked after my book keeping and other services for the past 27 years. They are extremely efficient and professional at the services they provide."

    Mark Walton, M. Walton Electrical Ltd

  • "Having used Parkes & Co for many years we are extremely satisfied with the service provided and the guidance given for our company accounting. The team are always very polite and enquiries are dealt with in a prompt fashion. I look forward to many more years together!"

    T Thorogood Ltd, Mr M Thorogood Director

  • 'I was looking for a local accountancy firm which could offer a personal approach and following a recommendation, Parkes & Co have more than delivered. Stan and his team have carried out a range of accountancy services for me over several years which has freed up my time to help focus on delivering my own services. Everyone I have dealt with at the company has been friendly and helpful. Responses to any queries have been dealt with quickly and efficiently and I have aways felt like a valued customer!'

    Mr J Elsby, Company Director – J K Elsby Audit Services Ltd

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