Our client, an established, forward thinking firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their expanding team in Chichester, West Sussex.

The role will involve dealing with the bookkeeping, VAT, preparing management accounts, maintaining financial records and processing and reconciling client data, ensuring deadlines are met.

Key duties include:-

• Day to day bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients
• Data input, bank reconciliations and maintenance of bank feeds
• Preparation, review and submission of VAT returns (including margin schemes and other VAT schemes)
• Monthly CIS returns
• Registration for government gateways
• Must be proficient with bank feeds, Dext, Hubdocs etc.
• Adherence to internal workflows and deadlines
• Preparation of Management Accounts
• Undertake any other duties which may be required by management commensurate to the role

You will ideally have at least 2-3 years UK bookkeeping experience in practice and hold a professional qualification such as AAT Level 4, or working towards this.

A good working knowledge of Xero, Sage, Dext and Hubdocs would be an advantage, along with a good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and various VAT schemes including margin schemes and CIS.

You may also be asked to attend the firm's other offices or clients' premises from time to time, so access to a vehicle would be required.

This is a great opportunity with good prospects and benefits including a flexible working environment and onsite parking.