Bookkeeper

Reed; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered certified accountants in East Grinstead is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper. The role involves bookkeeping for sole traders, processing payments, and completing VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have experience in bookkeeping and a good working knowledge of Xero. Competitive salary and additional benefits offered, including a pension scheme and private medical scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Pension scheme with 3.5% employer contribution

Private medical scheme

Group life insurance scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, particularly for sole traders.
• A good working knowledge of Xero is preferred.
• Professional attitude and personable demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts.
• Completing VAT returns when necessary.
• Providing occasional support to Client Managers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client-facing communication

Working knowledge of Xero

Tools

Xero

SAGE

CCH

Job description

Overview

• Annual Salary: £35,000
• Location: East Grinstead
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Crawley is excited to partner with a leading firm of chartered certified accountants, renowned for their expertise in VAT, taxation, and accounting affairs, particularly clients in the legal industry. They are currently seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team. This role focuses primarily on bookkeeping for sole traders, with additional responsibilities for partnerships and limited companies.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts and entering data into accounting software, primarily Xero.
• Completing VAT returns and assisting in the preparation of yearly accounts when necessary.
• Recording any inconsistencies to aid Accountants in reconciling inaccuracies.
• Providing occasional support to Client Managers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, particularly for sole traders; knowledge of partnerships and limited companies is beneficial but not essential.
• A good working knowledge of Xero is preferred; however, full training will be provided.
• Familiarity with SAGE and CCH is useful but not mandatory.
• Professional attitude and personable demeanour, as this is a client-facing role.
• Candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme with a 3.5% employer contribution.
• Private medical scheme.
• Group life insurance scheme.

To apply for this Bookkeeper position, please submit your CV and we will be in touch with next steps as soon as possible.