Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Location: Chichester
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 DOE (pro rata if part time)
Hours: Full time (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:30pm)
Part-time: 30 hours per week may be considered
Job Type: Permanent
Driving Licence: Due to the location of the offices, a full UK driving licence is required.

A well-established and professional accountancy practice based near Chichester is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its growing team. This is a permanent opportunity to work closely with a Senior Bookkeeper, supporting a varied client portfolio and delivering high-quality bookkeeping services.

The Role

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for providing accurate, timely and compliant bookkeeping services to practice clients, working within established workflows and deadlines. The role is hands-on and will include the preparation of Management Accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients
Data input, bank reconciliations and maintenance of bank feeds
Preparation, review and submission of VAT returns, including margin schemes and other VAT schemes
Monthly CIS returns
Preparation of Management Accounts
Government Gateway registrations
Confident use of bookkeeping software including Xero, Sage, Dext and Hubdoc
Adherence to internal workflows, processes and deadlines
Professional communication with clients
Supporting the wider team as requiredThe Candidate

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality. They will be self-motivated, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Skills & Experience Required

AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
Proven experience using Xero and/or Sage (essential)
Experience with Dext and/or Hubdoc
Knowledge of VAT schemes, including margin schemes and CIS
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
Confident communicator with strong client service skills
Highly organised, accurate and detail focusedBenefits

28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
Onsite role with free parking
Supportive and professional working environment.

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