Bookkeeper

ProTalent; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice in Haywards Heath is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their outsourcing team. This role involves managing bookkeeping tasks for various clients, including ensuring timely VAT submissions and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of practical bookkeeping experience and strong attention to detail. The firm offers excellent career progression opportunities and various benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Auto Enrolment pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Non-contractual Birthday Leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

25 days holiday + bank/public holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ practical bookkeeping experience required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills needed.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for various clients using software.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and software queries.
• Liaising with clients for timely VAT records completion.
• Preparing schedules and reports as necessary.
• Completing and filing VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Practical bookkeeping experience

Competency with cloud software

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

Clear Books

IRIS

Job description

Bookkeeper – Haywards Heath

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a progressive and supportive accountancy practice? This growing firm, with multiple offices across Sussex, is seeking a detail-oriented individual to strengthen their outsourcing team.

Salary: £26,000+ per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits include:

• Auto Enrolment pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Non-contractual Birthday Leave
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events
• 25 days holiday + bank/public holidays

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours (Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:00). Alternative work patterns (minimum 30 hours/4 days) may be considered.

About the Role

The outsourcing team provides bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll support – a vital service line within the firm. You’ll manage your own workload while also helping the team prioritise tasks and resolve queries.

Key responsibilities include:

• Bookkeeping for a variety of clients using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and Clear Books
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and software queries
• Liaising with clients to ensure VAT records and returns are completed on time
• Bookkeeping to trial balance (including bank reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals)
• Preparing schedules and reports as required
• Completing and filing VAT and CIS returns
• Ensuring all work is delivered within agreed timescales

Skills & Knowledge

• 2+ years’ practical bookkeeping experience
• Ideally AAT qualified (or working towards)
• Competency with cloud software (Xero and IRIS an advantage)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

Why join?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a forward-thinking practice that offers genuine progression pathways. The firm is an approved training employer with ICAEW, ACCA, and AAT, supporting development from trainee level through to senior positions.