Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a detail-driven Bookkeeper for a full-time, hybrid role in Eastbourne. You will manage financial records, prepare reports and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in bookkeeping, strong accounting skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero. This position offers flexible hours and a supportive team culture that values autonomy.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Keeping financial records accurate and up-to-date.
• Managing accounts payable and ensuring timely payments.
• Reconciling bank statements and overseeing cash flow.
• Preparing monthly reports including P&L and balance sheets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Accounting principles

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

• Position: Bookkeeper
• Salary: £28,000 to £32,000
• Location: Eastbourne/hybrid
• Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Hybrid working

Are you a detail-driven Bookkeeper who thrives in a flexible work environment? Do you love the idea of balancing your professional life with the freedom to work remotely? If so, my client’s Bookkeeper opportunity could be for you.

The Accountancy practice in expanding and they’re looking for a meticulous and proactive Bookkeeper to join the team in a full-time role that offers hybrid remote working from their Eastbourne office.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Keeping financial records accurate and up-to-date using QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero
• Managing accounts payable and ensuring timely payments
• Reconciling bank statements and overseeing cash flow
• Preparing monthly reports including P&L and balance sheets
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Collaborating across departments to provide financial insights

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar role (Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable)
• Strong grasp of accounting principles
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Benefits

• Hybrid working: split your time between home and their Eastbourne office
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Supportive team culture that values autonomy and trust

If you’re passionate about numbers and want to work in a role that respects your time and flexibility, apply now and become part of a team that values your contribution—wherever you’re working from.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.