Bookkeeper

Confidential; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension Scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Dynamite Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join an established finance team in East Grinstead. The role is hands-on, requiring strong Sage Line 50 expertise and the ability to manage day-to-day accounts across multiple entities through to trial balance.

You will be responsible for sales and purchase ledgers, periodic reports, reconciliations, VAT and CIS returns, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate has AAT Level 4 (or QBE) and strong Excel skills, with a keen eye for

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Confident managing accounts through to trial balance.
• AAT Level 4 preferred but QBE considered.
• Strong Excel skills with good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including processing invoices and chasing outstanding debts.
• Producing monthly management reports and profit & loss summaries.
• Completing daily bank, credit card and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Preparing accounts through to trial balance for year-end review.
• Supporting or managing monthly payroll processing and pension contributions.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns via Sage in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Producing CIS returns.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage Line 50.

Skills

Sage Line 50

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Dynamite Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join an established finance team based in East Grinstead on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced bookkeeper with strong Sage Line 50 experience and is confident managing day-to-day accounts across multiple entities through to trial balance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function
• Pension Scheme
• Onsite parking

The Bookkeeper Role

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including processing invoices and chasing outstanding debts
• Producing monthly management reports and profit & loss summaries
• Completing daily bank, credit card and supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparing accounts through to trial balance for year-end review
• Supporting or managing monthly payroll processing and pension contributions
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns via Sage in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Producing CIS returns
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage Line 50

The Ideal Bookkeeper Candidate

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Confident managing accounts through to trial balance
• Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified but would consider QBE
• Strong Excel skills with good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities