Senior Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Brighton seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to manage client bookkeeping duties and prepare tax returns. Ideal candidates will have strong bookkeeping experience and be AAT qualified or part-qualified. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 to £36,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

25 days Holiday plus bank holidays

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 as a minimum.
• Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS, QuickBooks or Xero.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping experience

Experience with Cloud software

Direct client communication

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

IRIS

Job description

Overview

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 an employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements:

• Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT qualified or part-qualified as a minimum
• Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS, QuickBooks or Xero

Salary, hours and benefits

• £32,000 to £36,000
• 37.5 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.