Bookkeeper

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Location: Horsham, (fully remote role) -First 2 weeks are in office
Package: £28,000 - £32,000 , fully remote job, excellent culture, holiday & pension
Working hours: Full time, standard hours of 9am-5pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper, within a growing accountancy practice based in Horsham. This practice boast an excellent culture, and offer fantastic flexibility, with a fully remote model. They are seeking a bookkeeper who is detail oriented and experienced in working with clients, establishing strong relationships, and delivering a consistent service

This practice currently has 15 members of staff and are looking to double this within the coming years. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to further their career, within an exciting practice

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices, maintaining accurate financial records within Xero and QuickBooks Online.
• Manage client inboxes, financial documentation, and respond promptly to client, supplier, and internal queries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules and support effective cash flow management for clients.
• Administer Dext/Receipt Bank, process expenses, and ensure compliance with HMRC guidelines.
• Assist with payroll processing, including timesheets, pension administration, and new starter/leaver documentation.
• Support VAT returns, management accounts preparation, and year-end audit requirements while ensuring VAT compliance.
• Monitor debtor reports, chase outstanding payments, and help clients improve credit control processes.

Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• Previous Bookkeeping experience within practice is preferred
• AAT Level 2-3 is ideal but not essential
• Should have a strong working knowledge of VAT rules, and an understanding of payroll processes
• Confident IT skills including Xero, QBO, Receipt Bank, and Dext, are preferable
• Excellent organisation, interpersonal, and communication skills

Bookkeeper Salary & Benefits

• Paying from £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Fully remote model is available - the team gets together once a quarter within the Horsham office. First 2 weeks are in office
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension and sick pay contribution
• Private medical healthcare
• And more

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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