Bookkeeper

Office Angels; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Practice Bookkeeper to join a respected accountancy firm. You will manage bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of high‑net‑worth individuals, sole traders and professional service clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

You will work closely with accountants, take ownership of VAT returns, reconciliations and year‑end prep, and use Xero as the primary cloud platform. A professional, client‑focussed approach is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong VAT knowledge and reconciliation experience.
• Experience using Xero; Sage or CCH knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts and financial transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain records using cloud accounting software, primarily Xero.
• Support accountants with year‑end account preparation.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted contact.
• Deliver a proactive and professional service at all times.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Xero

Reconciliations

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

CCH

Job description

Are you an experienced Practice Bookkeeper looking to work with a sophisticated client portfolio in a highly respected accountancy firm? 3-6 years of accountancy practice experience required.

Our client is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their established team, supporting a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, sole traders and professional service clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships and delivering a first-class service within a specialist accountancy environment.

The Opportunity

Working closely with clients and accountants, you will take ownership of bookkeeping responsibilities across a varied portfolio, ensuring records are maintained to the highest standard and providing a seamless service to discerning clients who expect accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Processing invoices, payments, receipts and financial transactions
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and on time
• Reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate records using cloud-based accounting software, primarily Xero
• Supporting Accountants and Client Managers with year-end account preparation
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Delivering a proactive and professional service at all times

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience managing bookkeeping for sole traders and owner-managed businesses
• A thorough understanding of VAT and reconciliations
• Experience using Xero, with additional Sage or CCH knowledge beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Outstanding communication skills and a client-focused approach
• The confidence and professionalism to work directly with high-value clients and stakeholdersMost importantly, you'll take pride in the quality of your work and enjoy providing an exceptional service within a professional practice environment.

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.