Senior Bookkeeper

Town/City:Brighton
Salary/Rate:£32,500 - £37,500
Job type:Perm
County:East Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGSBK3
Post Date:07. 08. 2025
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Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

About the Role

Senior Bookkeeper

📍 Brighton (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Accountancy Practice

We’re working with a fast-growing accountancy firm in Brighton that’s looking for a confident and capable Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. You’ll take ownership of a sizeable portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality bookkeeping services, and help mentor junior staff — all while working in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage a large and varied client portfolio

  • Review accounts and monitor performance targets

  • Provide high-quality bookkeeping services, using platforms like Xero and IRIS

  • Build lasting client relationships and support business development

  • Mentor and support junior team members

  • Confidently network and represent the firm professionally

  • Handle workload methodically, ensuring deadlines and accuracy

  • Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

What We’re Looking For

  • AAT qualified or QBE

  • At least 5 years' experience managing a client portfolio

  • Experience reviewing accounts and working towards performance targets

  • A commercially driven mindset with strong communication skills

  • Confident decision-maker with excellent organisational skills

  • Experience mentoring or leading others

  • Familiarity with IRIS and Xero is a plus

  • Right to work in the UK is essential

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £35,700+ (DOE)

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Flexible working (up to 2 WFH days/week)

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Auto-enrolment pension

  • Non-contractual Birthday Leave

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Generous social events calendar

  • Free flu jabs

  • Supportive, sociable office environment in central Brighton

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