Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper FT/PT

Salary: £28,000 - £39,000 FTE

Hours: Minimum 22–28 hours per week (flexible across 3–5 days) or full time M-F 9:00 – 5:30pm

Location: East Grinstead

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and confident Bookkeeper to support their expanding client base. This role would suit someone with strong practice experience who enjoys working with a variety of clients and cloud accounting systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, and year-end support services while helping to maintain and strengthen client relationships.

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients across a variety of industries.
• Prepare and submit Quarterly VAT returns.
• Accurately process monthly CIS submissions.
• Assist with year-end accounts from both complete and incomplete records.
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC to resolve queries.
• Oversee bookkeeping tasks carried out by colleagues where required.
• Attend relevant training sessions and seminars.
• Carry out general office duties as needed.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Solid understanding of VAT, CIS and general bookkeeping.
• Awareness of Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Confident using Sage 50, Xero, Quick Books and Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused mindset.
• Able to work independently or as part of a small team.
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) preferred, though not essential.
• Additional bookkeeping or accounting qualifications beneficial.

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Interested? Please send your CV in Word format only. Apply only if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship). If you know someone suitable, a referral fee may be available.

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