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
RequirementsEssential 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
Desirable:
At least 1 year of accountancy practice experience
Personal Attributes
Client focused with excellent communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Strong IT skills
Well organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
BenefitsSalary 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
If you are an experienced Bookkeeper with recent accountancy practice experience and are looking to join a well established and growing firm in Lewes, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Mark Sitton on (phone number removed), , or via for a confidential conversation.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £34000.00 per year