Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

• Position: Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant
• Salary: £32,000 -£37,000 (for full time) per annum, depending on experience plus very good company benefits, including very good company pension scheme, regular team social events, private medical insurance available
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday – Friday, office based hours. Full time (37.5 hours per week) or Part Time (20 hours per week) permanent role
• Role based in Haywards Heath. Modern office based close to station area with free parking available on site.

Superb opportunity to join a dynamic locally based accountancy firm who are seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper to join their friendly and experienced team at their offices in Haywards Heath. The role is permanent and can be full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (20 hours plus per week).

The role – Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

As an Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper, you will manage the data entry for multiple clients using Dext, Xero, Quickbooks and Freeagent to produce the VAT returns ready for the accountants to review. You will also be confident working on limited company accounts prep to trial balance stage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain records with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Act as a point of contact for clients on VAT-related enquiries.
• Prepare VAT returns for review.
• Ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Prepare limited company accounts to trial balance.
• Post accruals, pre-payments and manage fixed asset depreciation.
• Competently produce monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Bookkeeping for sole trader accounts using cash coding tools to prepare them for the tax return.

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy levels.
• Xero software experience (essential).
• Quickbooks and Freeagent software experience (desirable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working on multiple clients, balancing deadlines, and prioritising tasks.
• The ideal candidate for this Bookkeeping role is someone who has a strong background in bookkeeping and VAT, is detail oriented and passionate about providing an excellent service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very highly thought of firm.

For more information regarding this new and exciting Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!