Bookkeeper
CV-LibraryEast Grinstead, West SussexpermanentPosted: 24 March 2026
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A well‑established accountancy practice with a strong reputation for supporting a varied client base, particularly sole traders and small businesses. The team is professional, friendly and collaborative, offering a stable environment with long‑term career prospects.
Your new role
As a Bookkeeper, you'll support clients across bookkeeping, VAT and general accounting tasks, with a particular focus on sole traders (alongside some partnerships and limited companies). Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts
Inputting data accurately into Xero
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Identifying and recording inconsistencies to support accountants with reconciliations
Providing occasional support to Client Managers during year‑end accounts preparationFull training will be provided where needed, particularly on Xero.
What you'll need to succeed
Experience bookkeeping for sole traders (partnerships and limited companies beneficial but not essential)
Good working knowledge of Xero preferred; SAGE experience useful
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Professional, personable approach for this client‑facing role
Ability to work comfortably from the office and commute reliably
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working WFH up to 4 days a week
Salary around £35,000
Paid overtime when required
Pension scheme (employer contribution)
Private medical cover
Life insurance
Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
A well‑established accountancy practice with a strong reputation for supporting a varied client base, particularly sole traders and small businesses. The team is professional, friendly and collaborative, offering a stable environment with long‑term career prospects.
Your new role
As a Bookkeeper, you'll support clients across bookkeeping, VAT and general accounting tasks, with a particular focus on sole traders (alongside some partnerships and limited companies). Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts
Inputting data accurately into Xero
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Identifying and recording inconsistencies to support accountants with reconciliations
Providing occasional support to Client Managers during year‑end accounts preparationFull training will be provided where needed, particularly on Xero.
What you'll need to succeed
Experience bookkeeping for sole traders (partnerships and limited companies beneficial but not essential)
Good working knowledge of Xero preferred; SAGE experience useful
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Professional, personable approach for this client‑facing role
Ability to work comfortably from the office and commute reliably
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working WFH up to 4 days a week
Salary around £35,000
Paid overtime when required
Pension scheme (employer contribution)
Private medical cover
Life insurance
Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)