Bookkeeper

TN Recruits; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical scheme

Group life insurance

Job summary

TN Recruits is recruiting a Bookkeeper for a well-established accountancy practice in East Grinstead. The role focuses on sole traders with some exposure to partnerships and limited companies, offering a salary of around £35,000 and hybrid working.

The successful candidate will process payments and invoices, enter data in Xero, prepare VAT returns and support year-end accounts in a client-facing environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Solid bookkeeping experience, particularly with sole traders.
• Experience with partnerships and limited companies is advantageous but not essential.
• Working knowledge of Xero; full training can be provided.
• Knowledge of Sage and CCH is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional and personable approach; client-facing confidence.
• Residency within reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income and receipts.
• Enter financial data into Xero accurately.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Identify and flag inconsistencies to assist reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation.
• Manage bookkeeping duties in a client-facing environment.

Skills

Sole traders bookkeeping

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

Job description

BOOKKEEPER - EAST GRINSTEAD - £35,000 + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a secure, full-time position with long-term prospects?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and detail-focused Bookkeeper to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in East Grinstead.

Offering a salary of circa £35,000, excellent benefits and overtime when required, this Bookkeeper role provides stability, variety and career development within a professional environment.

About the role

This full-time Bookkeeper position will focus primarily on supporting sole traders, with some exposure to partnerships and limited companies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts
• Accurately entering financial data into Xero
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Identifying and flagging inconsistencies to assist with reconciliations
• Supporting with year-end accounts preparation
• Managing bookkeeping duties within a client-facing environment

The successful Bookkeeper will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial records are maintained while working closely with accountants and managers.

What we are looking for

The ideal Bookkeeper will demonstrate:

• Solid bookkeeping experience, particularly with sole traders
• Experience with partnerships and limited companies (advantageous but not essential)
• Working knowledge of Xero (preferred - full training can be provided)
• Knowledge of Sage and CCH (beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A professional and personable approach
• Confidence in a client-facing role
• Residence within reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead

This opportunity would suit a proactive and reliable Bookkeeper seeking a stable and rewarding position.

What's in it for you

• Salary circa £35,000 per annum
• Overtime available when required
• Hybrid working
• Private medical scheme
• Group life insurance scheme
• Supportive and professional working environment

About the company

This established and specialist firm of chartered certified accountants provides VAT, taxation and accounting services to a substantial professional client base. With thousands of clients nationwide, the firm is recognised within its niche sector and offers a structured, professional and collaborative working culture.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is not to be missed.