Bookkeeper

Sumer; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Brighton is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage accounts for multiple clients. Responsibilities include handling queries, processing invoices, and preparing tax returns. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, cloud accounting experience, and be detail-oriented. This role offers a flexible working environment and competitive benefits, including employer pension contributions and paid overtime.

Benefits

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

4% employer pension contributions

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days

Health scheme participation

Discounts through Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub

Relaxed dress code

Death in Service benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting tools and tax legislation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting after qualifying period.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts inbox and handle queries with colleagues and suppliers.
• Process invoices and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare tax returns and manage VAT & management accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accurate client treatment.

Skills

Desire for high quality work

Knowledge of VAT, Self-Assessment and Corporate Tax

Experience with cloud tools (e.g. Xero/Dext/Approval Max)

Great communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Confidence in client interaction

Attention to detail

Comfort with latest tech and software

Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Job description

Overview

Bookkeeper

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Brighton

Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to work with our StarBox clients predominately based in our Brighton office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of our leading content creator clients.

Staying on top of clients bookkeeping and monthly management accounts helps maintain a healthy cash flow for their business and identifies trends to finances early on. This kind of information is invaluable to help keep businesses healthy and profitable.

We provide a fast, cost-effective and reliable service that is tailored to suit business needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete management of the Accounts inbox.
• Working with colleagues and suppliers daily to handle all queries
• Processing invoices using various pieces of software
• Keeping everything up to date with a focus on two payment runs per month
• Assisting in the initial preparation of tax returns, VAT & management accounts
• General financial administration on behalf of the clients
• Development of processes and procedures to accommodate business changes
• Owning the bookkeeping across several companies
• Ensuring all bank accounts are reconciled and correct
• Ensuring that different clients are treated correctly
• Learning new software as it becomes available
• Working as part of the wider bookkeeping & management team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Has the desire to always produce work of the highest quality on a timely basis
• Knowledge of VAT, Self-Assessment and Corporate Tax
• Knowledge/experience of cloud tools (e.g. Xero/Dext/Approval Max)
• Personable with great communication skills across all platforms (telephone, email and various instant messaging platforms)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Have the confidence to speak to clients face to face
• Able to be based in our Brighton office (hybrid working is available after a qualifying period)
• Great attention to detail
• Enjoys both following and creating processes
• Is comfortable working with the latest tech and software
• Demonstratable experience gained in a similar role

Job Benefits

• Predominately based in our central Brighton office in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
• Hybrid working with agile working hours
• Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days after a qualifying period
• Opportunity to join our Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme
• Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Death in Service and associated benefits