Practice Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading accountancy practice with multiple offices across the county. They work with thousands of businesses and individuals, providing specialist services in accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning.

This firm is experiencing continued growth and is now looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their busy Outsourcing team, based in Haywards Heath. The team plays a vital role in delivering bookkeeping, management accounts and payroll support, forming the backbone of the services offered.

What you’ll be doing:

Managing bookkeeping for a wide variety of clients using Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and ClearBooks

Assisting clients with bookkeeping and software queries

Preparing and filing VAT and CIS returns within deadlines

Completing bookkeeping to trial balance including reconciliations, prepayments and accruals

Producing schedules and reports as required

Liaising directly with clients to ensure timely and accurate delivery

Supporting and guiding the team in prioritising workload and handling queries

What we’re looking for:

At least 2 years’ relevant bookkeeping experience

Ideally AAT qualified (or equivalent experience)

Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software (experience with IRIS & Xero is an advantage)

Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

What’s on offer:

Salary from £26,000+ depending on experience

25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Non-contractual birthday leave

Free flu jabs

Regular team social events

A supportive working environment with genuine career progression opportunities

Hours and location:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 with 1 hour lunch)

Alternative work patterns may be considered, with a minimum of 30 hours / 4 days per week

Typically office-based to best support the team

Please contact Mark Sitton on , or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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