Bookkeeper

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical care

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Group insurance scheme

3.5% employer contribution

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is partnering with a chartered accountancy practice in East Grinstead to recruit a Bookkeeper. The role is full-time with hybrid working (4 days from home) and hours 9:00–17:30, Monday to Friday.

You will manage payments, invoices, VAT returns and data entry in Xero, with occasional support for Client Managers when preparing yearly accounts.

Salary is £30,000–£35,000, with 25 days holiday, private medical care, group insurance and a 3.5% employer contribution.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Xero is preferred, but full training will be provided.
• Knowledge of Sage and CCH is also useful but not essential.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (Xero)
• Completing VAT returns
• Recording any inconsistencies to help the accountants reconcile inaccuracies
• Occasional help for Client Managers when preparing yearly accounts

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Client liaison

Education

AAT qualification preferred

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: East Grinstead (4 days a week Working From Home)

Package: £(phone number removed) , hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical care, and more

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-17:30pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a highly reputable, chartered accountancy practice, for a Bookkeeper, within their East Grinstead office. Paying up to £35k, with hybrid working, private medical healthcare, extensive holiday, and more!

This role is well suited to an experienced bookkeeper, looking to work closely with a varied client base, within a progressive environment. It is a great opportunity to make a real impact for a rapidly growing company.

Bookkeeper Job Overview

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (Xero)
• Completing VAT returns
• Recording any inconsistencies to help the accountants reconcile inaccuracies
• Occasional help for Client Managers when preparing yearly accounts

Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• A strong working knowledge of Xero is preferred, but full training will be provided. Knowledge of Sage and CCH is also useful but not essential
• Some level of AAT qualification is advantageous, but qualified by experience is also considered
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Bookkeeper, within an Accountancy Practice

Bookkeeper Job Remuneration

• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid Working - 4 days a week can be worked from home (after 3 month probation)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Private medical healthcare
• Group insurance scheme
• 3.5% employer contribution scheme