Bookkeeper (Accountancy Practice)

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

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Brighton is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping duties for a variety of clients. Responsibilities include preparing VAT and tax returns and training clients in cloud accounting software. Ideal candidates should have experience in an accountancy practice and relevant qualifications. This position is office-based.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar Bookkeeper role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong Excel skills necessary for bookkeeping and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out everyday bookkeeping duties for a range of clients.
• Prepare and file VAT and tax returns.
• Assist with digital migration and training in cloud accounting software.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client relationship management

VAT returns

Cloud accounting software

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications / Skills

• 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