Senior Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Town/City:Bexhill
Salary/Rate:£27,000 - £32,000
Job type:Perm
County:East Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ECOSBAABH
Post Date:25. 03. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

About the Role

📍 Bexhill | Full-Time (Flexible Considered) | Practice

We’re recruiting for a Senior Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys managing their own portfolio while continuing to develop into accounts work over time.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts services to a varied client base.

What You’ll Do

Bookkeeping & VAT

  • Manage a portfolio of client bookkeeping requirements
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
  • Complete CIS returns
  • Maintain accurate financial records using cloud software

Accounts Support

  • Assist with accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  • Prepare management accounts where required
  • Support managers and directors on client assignments

Client & Workflow Management

  • Schedule and manage deadlines across your portfolio
  • Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
  • Keep managers updated on work progress
  • Work independently while maintaining high standards

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience (ideally within practice)
  • Strong knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping processes
  • Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office
  • AAT (or studying) desirable but not essential
  • Organised with strong time management skills
  • Confident communicator with a proactive approach
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £27,000 – £32,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Generous social events
  • Flexible working patterns considered (min. 30 hours / 4 days)
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly team environment

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If you’re a strong bookkeeper looking to step into a broader role with development into accounts, we’d love to hear from you.

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