Junior Bookkeeper

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organization in Brighton is offering an exciting position for a Junior Bookkeeper. You'll engage in diverse bookkeeping tasks, using cloud-based software to assist multiple clients. This full-time role promotes professional growth within a supportive team environment, ensuring job satisfaction and contributions toward career development.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Non-contractual birthday leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Generous social events

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based accounting software.
• Familiarity with VAT and CIS return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping duties for a range of clients using various software.
• Prepare and file VAT and CIS returns.
• Ensure client records are accurate and submitted on time.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Customer Service

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

ClearBooks

IRIS

Job description

Role: Junior Bookkeeper
Location: Brighton
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, 1-hour lunch). Minimum 30 hours / 4 days per week considered.
Pay: 23,800+ per annum (dependent on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Junior Bookkeeper to join one of our longstanding clients, a growing and forward-thinking professional services organisation based in Brighton.

Benefits:

• Auto-enrolment pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free flu vaccinations

• Non-contractual birthday leave

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Generous social events

• 25 days holiday plus recognised bank and public holidays

• Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week (pro rata for part-time)

The Requirements:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping

• Strong understanding of cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, ClearBooks)

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Familiarity with VAT and CIS return preparation

• Comfortable with trial balance bookkeeping including reconciliations, accruals and prepayments

• Competency with IRIS and Xero software advantageous

• Must have legal right to work in the UK

The Role:

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a range of clients using multiple software platforms

• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and software queries

• Liaising with clients to ensure records are accurate and VAT returns are submitted on time

• Preparing schedules and reports as required

• Completing and filing VAT and CIS returns

• Ensuring client work is completed within set deadlines

If you're keen to join an exceptional team within a modern and supportive organisation that values development and internal progression, then please apply to this Junior Bookkeeper role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9am - 5.30pm.