Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper | £35,000 DOE | East Grinstead | Hybrid Working Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working on behalf of a well-established firm of chartered certified accountants who are currently seeking a Bookkeeper on a fulltime, permanent basis. Benefits Pension scheme Private medical insurance Life assurance Extensive training and development opportunities, including funded courses Hybrid working: 1 day a week in the office after training Flexible start and finish times betweenThe Opportunity Our client is a leading firm of chartered certified accountants, specialising in VAT, taxation and accounting services within a niche professional sector. The firm supports a large and well-established client base and is known for its expertise, stability and supportive working environment. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to assist with all aspects of bookkeeping, primarily for sole traders, with some involvement in partnerships and limited companies. Key Responsibilities Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts Entering financial data into accounting software (Xero) Completing VAT returns Identifying and recording inconsistencies to assist with reconciliations Providing occasional support to Client Managers during year-end accounts preparationAbout You Proven bookkeeping experience, particularly with sole traders Experience with partnerships and limited companies is beneficial but not essential Good working knowledge of Xero preferred (full training provided) Knowledge of Sage and CCH is advantageous but not essential Professional, personable and confident in a client-facing role Based within a reasonable commuting distance of East GrinsteadThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm offering long-term career stability, flexibility and ongoing professional development. Extra Information: Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details). Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful. By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website).Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer