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Senior Bookkeeper

Pro Talent
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position is for a Senior Bookkeeper at a well-established accountancy firm in Brighton, offering a salary range of £28,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
  • The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within an accountancy practice.
  • Key responsibilities include managing bookkeeping duties, preparing VAT and CIS returns, and supporting junior team members.
  • Candidates should possess strong knowledge of VAT, proficiency in cloud accounting software, and excellent communication skills.
  • This full-time role requires on-site presence in Brighton and offers flexible working hours along with various employee benefits.

Senior Bookkeeper – Brighton – £28,000 to £40,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and dynamic team? We’re recruiting for a talented individual to join a well-established accountancy firm in Brighton on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Opportunity:

You’ll join a busy and growing outsourcing team that provides essential services including bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a blend of hands-on client work and team support responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing bookkeeping duties for a variety of clients using cloud-based software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and Clear Books

  • Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping and software queries

  • Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns

  • Producing bookkeeping to trial balance including bank reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals

  • Ensuring timely and accurate submission of client records and reports

  • Supporting and guiding junior members of the team where needed

About You:

  • 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice

  • Strong knowledge of VAT and practical experience completing VAT returns

  • Proficient in cloud accounting software

  • Excellent communication and client service skills

  • Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

  • A detail-oriented, proactive team player

Perks and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (£28k–£40k depending on experience)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free flu jabs

  • Flexible start/finish times to support work-life balance

Additional Information:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

  • On-site role (must be able to commute to the Brighton area)

  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.