Bookkeeper

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm based in Brighton is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to handle client accounts and ensure financial accuracy. The role offers a friendly, modern environment with a focus on quality work and client interaction. Suitable candidates should have experience with VAT, tax returns, and cloud tools. A hybrid working model is available after a qualifying period.

Benefits

Hybrid working with agile hours

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

4% employer pension contributions

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days

Health plan participation

Shop discounts

Relaxed dress code

Death in Service benefits

Qualifications

• Desire to produce work of the highest quality on a timely basis.
• Demonstrable experience gained in a similar role.
• Comfortable working with the latest tech and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts inbox completely.
• Process invoices using various software.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns, VAT, and management accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure correctness.

Skills

High quality work production

Knowledge of VAT, Self-Assessment and Corporate Tax

Experience with cloud tools (e.g. Xero, Dext)

Great communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Confidence in client interactions

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Overview

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Brighton

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to work with our StarBox clients predominately based in our Brighton office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of our leading content creator clients.

Staying on top of clients bookkeeping and monthly management accounts helps maintain a healthy cash flow for their business and identifies trends to finances early on. This kind of information is invaluable to help keep businesses healthy and profitable.

We provide a fast, cost-effective and reliable service that is tailored to suit business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete management of the Accounts inbox.
• Working with colleagues and suppliers daily to handle all queries
• Processing invoices using various pieces of software
• Keeping everything up to date with a focus on two payment runs per month
• Assisting in the initial preparation of tax returns, VAT & management accounts
• General financial administration on behalf of the clients
• Development of processes and procedures to accommodate business changes
• Owning the bookkeeping across several companies
• Ensuring all bank accounts are reconciled and correct
• Ensuring that different clients are treated correctly
• Learning new software as it becomes available
• Working as part of the wider bookkeeping & management team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Has the desire to always produce work of the highest quality on a timely basis
• Knowledge of VAT, Self-Assessment and Corporate Tax
• Knowledge/experience of cloud tools (e.g. Xero/Dext/Approval Max)
• Personable with great communication skills across all platforms (telephone, email and various instant messaging platforms)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Have the confidence to speak to clients face to face
• Able to be based in our Brighton office (hybrid working is available after a qualifying period)
• Great attention to detail
• Enjoys both following and creating processes
• Is comfortable working with the latest tech and software
• Demonstratable experience gained in a similar role

Job Benefits

• Predominately based in our central Brighton office in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
• Hybrid working with agile working hours
• Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days after a qualifying period
• Opportunity to join our Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme
• Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Death in Service and associated benefits