Senior Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Brighton is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage a variety of bookkeeping tasks. The role includes direct client communication, VAT and tax return filing, and proficiency in accounting software like Xero and IRIS. The ideal candidate should have strong bookkeeping experience and be AAT qualified. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 with benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off

Auto Enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified.
• Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS and XERO.

Responsibilities

• Direct communication with clients for a range of bookkeeping duties.
• Filing and preparing VAT returns, tax returns, and company tax returns.
• Using a variety of software including Xero, Quickbooks, and IRIS.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment

Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS and XERO

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

• Position: Senior Bookkeeper
• Salary: £35,000
• Location: Brighton, office based – hybrid considered
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm
• 25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off, Auto Enrolment pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Free flu jabs, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, Generous social events

We are working with a fast-growing full-service accountancy practice to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper for the office in Brighton. The business provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services to thousands of customers including businesses and individuals / sole traders. They offer and employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support.

As a Senior bookkeeper you’ll work with a range of clients and use a variety of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Freeagent and Clearbooks to conduct various day to day bookkeeping tasks.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, your key responsibilities will include:

• Direct communication with clients for a range of bookkeeping duties
• Filing and preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns, partnership returns and companies’ tax returns
• Assisting with digital migration or training on cloud accounting software
• Maintaining proper accounting standards, ensuring to record all communication
• Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts
• Using a variety of software including Xero, Quickbooks, FlickThru, IRIS and Outlook

Requirements:

• Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT qualified or part-qualified
• Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS and XERO

Salary, hours and company benefits:

• £35,000
• 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, fully office based in Brighton, hybrid considered
• 25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off
• Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.