Bookkeeper (Accountancy Practice)

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to perform bookkeeping duties for various clients in Brighton. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accountancy practice, be AAT qualified or partly qualified in CIMA/ACA/ACCA, and possess strong Excel skills along with familiarity with Xero or QuickBooks. This office-based role involves preparing tax returns, assisting with digital migration, and building client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a similar Bookkeeper role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping duties for various clients.
• Prepare and file VAT returns and tax returns.
• Assist with digital migration or training in cloud accounting software.
• Build relationships with clients and maintain in-house communication records.
• Reconcile purchase ledgers, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Strong Excel skills

Experience with Xero or QuickBooks

Education

AAT Qualified or part-qualified level CIMA / ACA / ACCA

Job description

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who has experience working within an accountancy practice. The Bookkeeper will carry out everyday bookkeeping duties for a range of clients.

Location: Office based - Brighton

Bookkeeper duties:

• Bookkeeping duties for a range of clients
• Preparing and filing VAT returns and also tax returns
• Assisting with digital migration or training in cloud accounting software for clients
• Building relationships with clients and updating the in-house systems of any correspondence/communication notes
• Reconciling purchase ledgers, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience of working in a similar Bookkeeper type role, within an accountancy practice
• AAT Qualified or part-qualified level CIMA / ACA / ACCA
• Strong Excel skills and also have used accounting systems such as; Xero or QuickBooks