Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing accountancy practice in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage client portfolios and perform various bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience and familiarity with accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. The company offers £27,000 to £32,000 salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and social events.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto Enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment is preferred.
• AAT qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of client bookkeeping and VAT return tasks and queries.
• Preparing management accounts as required.
• Preparing and filing CIS returns.
• Assisting with accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping experience

Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment

Experience with Cloud software such as QuickBooks and Xero

Education

AAT qualified or higher

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Freeagent

Clearbooks

Job description

Overview

We are working with a fast-growing full-service accountancy practice to recruit a Bookkeeper for the office in Bexhill. The business provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services to thousands of customers including businesses and individuals / sole traders. They offer an employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support.

As a bookkeeper you’ll work with a range of clients and use a variety of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Freeagent and Clearbooks to conduct various day to day bookkeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of client bookkeeping and VAT return tasks and queries
• Preparing management accounts as required
• Preparing / filing CIS returns
• Assisting with accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Skills & Experience

• Strong bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT qualified or higher is desirable but not essential
• Experience with Cloud software such as QuickBooks and Xero

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• £27,000 to £32,000 based on level of experience and qualifications
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm, office based in Bexhill
• 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off
• Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.