Bookkeeper

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical healthcare

Group insurance scheme

3.5% employer contribution scheme

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper for its East Grinstead office. The role offers hybrid working, allowing 4 days a week from home after probation, and up to £35,000 per annum based on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping, particularly with Xero, and at least 3 years’ experience within an Accountancy Practice. Additional benefits include private medical healthcare and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Bookkeeper in an Accountancy Practice.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software required.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts into accounting software.
• Complete VAT returns and assist in reconciling inaccuracies.
• Support Client Managers in preparing yearly accounts when needed.

Skills

Xero knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Sage

CCH

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: East Grinstead (4 days a week Working From Home)

Package: (phone number removed), hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical care, and more

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-17:30pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a highly reputable, chartered accountancy practice, for a Bookkeeper, within their East Grinstead office. Paying up to 35k, with hybrid working, private medical healthcare, extensive holiday, and more!

This role is well suited to an experienced bookkeeper, looking to work closely with a varied client base, within a progressive environment. It is a great opportunity to make a real impact for a rapidly growing company.

Bookkeeper Job Overview

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (Xero)
• Completing VAT returns
• Recording any inconsistencies to help the accountants reconcile inaccuracies
• Occasional help for Client Managers when preparing yearly accounts

Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• A strong working knowledge of Xero is preferred, but full training will be provided. Knowledge of Sage and CCH is also useful but not essential
• Some level of AAT qualification is advantageous, but qualified by experience is also considered
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Bookkeeper, within an Accountancy Practice

Bookkeeper Job Remuneration

• 30,000 – 35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid Working – 4 days a week can be worked from home (after probation)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Private medical healthcare
• Group insurance scheme
• 3.5% employer contribution scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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