Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing full-service accountancy practice is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team in Haywards Heath. This role involves working with various accounting software to assist clients with bookkeeping and software queries, ensuring timely VAT filing, and more. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, be AAT qualified or higher, and have experience with cloud software such as Xero. Competitive salary between £26,000 and £35,000, plus generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off

Auto Enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment.
• AAT qualified or higher.
• Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS and XERO.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with Bookkeeping and software queries.
• Liaising with clients to meet deadlines for all records and timely VAT filing.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping to trial balance including bank reconciliations, prepayments, accruals etc.
• Completing and filing VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment

AAT qualified or higher

Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS and XERO

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Freeagent

Clearbooks

Job description

Overview

Position: Bookkeeper

Salary: £26,000 to £35,000 based on level of experience and qualifications

Location: Haywards Heath, office based

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off, Auto Enrolment pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Free flu jabs, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, Generous social events

We are working with a fast-growing full-service accountancy practice to recruit a Bookkeeper for the office in Haywards Heath. The business provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services to thousands of customers including businesses and individuals / sole traders. They offer and employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support.

As a Bookkeeper you’ll work with a range of clients and use a variety of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Freeagent and Clearbooks to conduct various day to day bookkeeping tasks.

As a Bookkeeper your duties will include:

• Assisting clients with Bookkeeping and software queries
• Liaising with clients to meet deadlines for all records and timely VAT filing
• Assist with VAT returns
• Bookkeeping to trial balance including bank reconciliations, prepayments, accruals etc
• Completing and filing VAT and CIS returns

Skills & experience required:

• Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT qualified or higher
• Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS and XERO

Salary, hours and company benefits:

• £26,000 to £35,000 based on level of experience and qualifications
• 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, fully office based in Haywards Heath
• 25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off
• Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.