Assistant Bookkeeper

We are working with a small, well established and successful accountancy firm based near East Grinstead, West Sussex to recruit an Assistant Bookkeeper to join their friendly team.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has already gained a year or two of experience in an accountancy firm an is now looking to develop their skills while assisting the managers and partners to help owner managed and family business manage their financial and taxation affairs.

In this varied role you will be preparing bookkeeping and VAT returns, assist with processing of payroll and be trained to prepare accounts and tax returns, initially for smaller clients.

Our client is looking for someone who is keen to learn and progress, and they will provide study support towards the AAT qualification.

About you:

• Already have 1–2 years accounts/bookkeeping experience ideally gained within an accountancy firm
• Working knowledge of cloud based accountancy software such as Xero
• Be aware of the need for complete accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail
• Looking for a long term career move

Our client is based in lovely offices in an easily accessible location with free parking on site. They have a stable and friendly team, and provide all the training and support you need to deveop your skills. There is an excellent salary and benefits package on offer.

If this Assistant Bookkeeper role appeals to you and you are looking for a role in the East Grinstead area please apply now. Alternatively contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles across Sussex.

Harvey John recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.