Junior Bookkeeper Brighton, East Sussex ProTalent £22,000 - 28,000 - Annum 6 hours ago

Gumtree; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm located in Brighton is seeking a motivated Junior Bookkeeper to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience with various bookkeeping tasks while receiving full training. The firm provides a positive work culture, study support for AAT, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Study support and full training provided

Opportunities for progression and long-term development

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance role.
• Working towards or interested in studying AAT.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Maintaining accurate financial records for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AAT or similar qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

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Junior Bookkeeper

Brighton | £24,000 - £28,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Bookkeeper to join a dynamic and growing accountancy firm based in central Brighton. This is a great chance for someone at the start of their career in accountancy who is eager to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Junior Bookkeeper, you’ll work closely with a friendly and experienced team to support a varied client portfolio across a wide range of industries. This role offers hands-on exposure to day-to-day bookkeeping duties and the chance to learn and grow within a collaborative practice setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Maintaining accurate financial records for clients
• Supporting senior team members with ad hoc bookkeeping and administrative tasks
• Using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage

The Ideal Candidate

• Some previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance role (practice or industry)
• A basic understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Working towards or interested in studying AAT (or similar qualification)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident communication and a willingness to learn
• A proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

What’s On Offer

• A competitive salary of £24,000 - £28,000, depending on experience
• Study support and full training provided
• A positive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for progression and long-term development
• A modern, vibrant office environment in the heart of Brighton

This is a brilliant opportunity for a junior accountancy professional who’s ready to kick-start or continue their career in practice, with the full support of a team that values growth, learning, and client service excellence.

If you're looking to develop your bookkeeping career in a firm that genuinely supports your progression, we’d love to hear from you.