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Role: Senior Bookkeeper Location: Brighton (with occasional travel to other branches)Hours: Full time or Part time with minimum 25 hours per week across Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)Pay: £28,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join one of our longstanding clients, a fast growing firm in Brighton. This role is permanent and can be either full time or part time to suit your needs, with a minimum of 25 hours a week.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + bank & public holidays
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Flexibility in start / finish times to accommodate childcare or other needs
- Regular social events
- Annual salary review
The Requirements:
- Over 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience with a strong, well-rounded knowledge base
- Solid understanding of VAT and its application across various client scenarios
- Proficient in using cloud-based bookkeeping software, including platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and ClearBooks
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice preferred
- Excellent customer service skills with a client-focused approach
- Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet strict deadlines
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial records
- A proactive and collaborative team member
The Role:
- Responsible for bookkeeping duties across a range of clients, using various software platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and ClearBooks
- Provided support to clients with bookkeeping and software-related queries
- Maintained regular communication with clients to ensure records were complete and VAT Returns submitted within deadline
- Managed preparation and submission of VAT Returns
- Performed bookkeeping to trial balance, including bank reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals
- Prepared relevant schedules and reports as required
- Completed and filed VAT and CIS Returns
- Ensured all client work was delivered within agreed timescales
If you're keen to join a supportive team with great development opportunities in a growing firm, apply for this Senior Bookkeeper role below or call Jamie Watson on between 9:00am - 5:30pm.
