Senior Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment is supporting a respected and friendly independent accountancy practice based near Chichester in their search for a Senior Bookkeeper. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, growing firm where you can make a real impact.

The ideal candidate will be detail-focused, highly organised, and confident managing a varied workload across a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a hands-on role, supporting the Accountants and wider team with high-quality bookkeeping and management accounts services.

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied client base, including data entry and bank reconciliations

• Prepare, review, and file VAT returns, including experience with different VAT schemes (e.g., margin schemes)

• Assist with Government Gateway registrations

• Monitor and prepare monthly CIS returns

• Prepare Management Accounts for clients in a timely and accurate manner

• Review client bookkeeping and software use, offering improvements and corrections where necessary

• Collaborate closely with the internal team to meet deadlines and uphold client service standards

• Support the team with additional duties as required by management

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or similar accounting role, ideally within practice (but not essential)

• Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage, Dext, and ideally QuickBooks

• Good understanding of VAT rules and schemes, including margin VAT

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling

• Organised and efficient, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities across different clients

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification is preferred, although QBE (Qualified by Experience) candidates will also be considered

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

• A supportive and friendly team environment

• Free on-site parking

• Additional leave benefits

• Varied and interesting client work with real responsibility

• A role that offers flexibility and the potential for long-term development

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential conversation.

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