Senior Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Friendly environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a Lewes-based accountancy practice in recruiting an experienced Senior Bookkeeper. You will manage bookkeeping for sole traders and limited companies, including VAT returns, prepayments and accruals, and preparation of management accounts.

The role offers hybrid working with up to two days from home, a friendly and expanding team, and a varied client portfolio across sectors. Salary £30,000–£34,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Recent bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Experience producing management accounts
• Posting prepayments and accruals
• Experience using Xero and QuickBooks cloud accounting software

Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping for a portfolio of Sole Traders and Limited Companies
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Posting and managing prepayments and accruals
• Preparation of management accounts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Independent working

Deadline management

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Lewes, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/08/2026

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a friendly, informal, and growing accountancy practice based in Lewes, East Sussex, with the recruitment of an experienced Senior Bookkeeper.

Our client works with a diverse portfolio of small and medium sized businesses, with a particular focus on clients within the Arts and Media, Professional Services, and Charity sectors. As the practice continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team and provide high-quality bookkeeping services to a varied client portfolio.

The Role

Working closely with clients and the wider practice team, you will be responsible for managing bookkeeping activities across a range of sole traders and limited companies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional seeking a long-term role within a supportive and expanding practice.

Key Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping for a portfolio of Sole Traders and Limited Companies
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Posting and managing prepayments and accruals
• Preparation of management accounts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Liaising directly with clients and providing an excellent level of service
• Working with cloud-based accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks

Requirements

• Recent bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge and technical ability
• Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Confident posting prepayments and accruals
• Experience using cloud accounting software, ideally Xero and QuickBooks
• At least 1 year of accountancy practice experience
• Personal Attributes
• Client focused with excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Well organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently

Salary of £30,000 to £34,000 per annum

Hybrid working arrangement with up to 2 days working from home

Friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunity to grow with an expanding practice

Varied and interesting client portfolio across multiple sectors