Bookkeeper

Location: Lewes

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in the Lewes area that is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper with previous accountancy practice experience to join a busy and professional environment, working with a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients.

The Role

As Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive bookkeeping service to a range of clients, including sole traders and limited companies. This is a varied position with the opportunity to develop your role as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include

General bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Posting prepayments and accruals
Preparing management accounts
Liaising with HMRC via telephone and email when required
Using cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero
Personal Tax Return experience would be advantageous but is not essential

About You

Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice (essential)
A minimum of three years' bookkeeping experience
Experience preparing VAT returns
Strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good IT skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
A client-focused and professional approach

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full-time position (part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate)
Monday to Friday
Company pension
Casual dress
Friendly and supportive working environment
Based in Lewes (office-based)
If you are an experienced Practice Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Lloyd Recruitment Services for a confidential discussion.

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