Bookkeeper

We are partnering with a highly respected and well-established Accountancy firm that is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper on a full or part time basis to join their modern and progressive office in Haywards Heath. With several central offices across Sussex and a history dating back to the late 1800s, our client stands out amongst their competition. They are passionate about embracing the digital world and providing their staff with great opportunities for career development and progression.

In this role, you will be encouraged to invest in your future, as our client understands that their success is intertwined with yours. You will benefit from personalised training plans, tuition courses, study leave, and more - many senior staff members have risen through the ranks from trainee level, demonstrating the firm's commitment to career advancement. The company fosters a strong team and collaboration ethos, emphasising the importance of collective success. Additional benefits include:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Flexibility in start / finish times to accommodate childcare or other needs
• Full or part time hours available

Our client is looking for a Bookkeeper support the outsourcing team, who will manage their own work and assist the team in prioritising any work and queries that arise. If this sounds like you, here's what you need:

• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Possess well-rounded bookkeeping knowledge and experience.
• Be familiar with cloud bookkeeping software.
• Have a good knowledge of VAT.
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, manage time, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Show a keen eye for detail.
• Be a proactive team member.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice preferred.

A day in this role will look like this:

• Assist clients with bookkeeping and software queries.
• Liaise with clients to ensure all records are complete and VAT returns are filed within deadlines.
• Prepare necessary schedules and reports as required.
• Perform bookkeeping duties to trial balance, including bank reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals, for a variety of clients.
• Manage and file VAT and CIS returns.
• Use various software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and ClearBooks for bookkeeping tasks.
• Ensure all client work is completed within applicable timescales.

If you are interested in this Bookkeeper role, please apply here or get in touch with Jamie Watson at Clearline Recruitment.

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 per annum

Full Time OR Part Time hours available