Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper
Location: Chichester
Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work within a well-established and growing practice
• Varied client exposure

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Data entry, bank reconciliations, and maintenance of bank feeds
• Preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns (including margin schemes and other VAT schemes)
• Processing monthly CIS returns
• Preparation of management accounts
• Use of systems including Xero, Sage, Dext, and Hubdoc
• Ensuring adherence to internal workflows and strict deadlines
• Assisting with client registrations and government gateway setup
• Supporting the wider team with additional duties as required

Candidate Requirements

• AAT Level 4 qualified (essential)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a UK practice
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Proficient in Xero and/or Sage (essential), with experience using Dext and/or Hubdoc
• Good understanding of VAT schemes, including CIS and margin schemes
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• strong communication and client-facing skills
• Self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please do get in touch.