Client Bookkeeper

Accountability Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountability Recruitment is representing a well-established firm of Accountants based in Chichester, West Sussex, seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their outsourcing team. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with VAT and CIS returns.

Candidates with previous practice experience and strong Xero and/or Sage skills, ideally AAT-qualified, will fit best.

Qualifications

• Experience in a firm of accountants or bookkeeping bureau.
• Strong experience using Xero and/or Sage.
• AAT qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Preparation & submission of VAT returns.
• CIS returns.
• Preparation of management accounts for some clients.
• Assisting with general accounts admin.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Sage

VAT returns

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

£28,000 - £34,000 per annum

Chichester, West Sussex

Our client is a well-established firm of Accountants who are looking for a new experienced Bookkeeper to join their outsourcing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Day to day bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparation & submission of VAT returns
• CIS returns
• Preparation of management accounts for some clients
• Assisting with general accounts admin

Ideally, you will have previous experience working within a firm of Accountants or bookkeeping bureau. Strong previous experience using Xero and/or Sage software is essential. The company can consider full-time, or those looking for 30 hours per week (can be done over 4 or 5 days, whatever suits best). Ideally, you will be AAT qualified or similar.