Senior Bookkeeper

Placr Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Sussex, offering a full-time role with responsibilities including bookkeeping for clients, tax return preparation, and managing junior staff. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified with strong cloud accounting proficiency and experience in client relationship management. The company provides a range of benefits, including enhanced parental leave and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Auto Enrolment pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Non-contractual Birthday Leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

25 days holiday + bank & public holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle bookkeeping duties for various clients.
• Prepare and file VAT and tax returns.
• Support junior bookkeepers in their workload.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Cloud accounting platforms proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

We are working with a fantastic client of ours based in Sussex who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours / 5 days per week, Mon to Fri. 09.00 - 17.30 with lunch taken 13.00 - 14.00. We may consider alternative work patterns. Due to current resource levels this will need to be a minimum of 30 hours / 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping duties for a range of clients including direct communication and effective relationship management.
• Using a variety of software including Xero, Quickbooks, FlickThru, IRIS and Outlook.
• Preparing and filing VAT returns, personal tax returns, partnership tax returns and companies\' tax returns, ensuring MTD compliance where applicable.
• Assisting with digital migration or training in cloud accounting software for clients.
• Maintaining proper accounting standards, recording all communication with clients on the appropriate systems within the firm.
• Reconciling purchase ledgers, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts.
• Assisting the leadership team with managing junior bookkeepers and their workload.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 relevant bookkeeping experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Previous experience of managing direct reports is essential.
• AAT Qualified (or part-qualified) or equivalent professional credentials preferred.
• Proficient with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or QuickBooks.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised, and consistently able to meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills are essential - pivot tables and data analysis may be required.
• The ability to confidently build relationships with both clients and internal teams.
• Previous experience of training clients on online accountancy software would be advantageous.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required for client interaction, team coordination, and reporting.
• Well organised with the ability to work accurately under pressure and manage work deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical approach to work.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Auto Enrolment pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs Non-contractual Birthday Leave
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events
• Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays