Bookkeeper

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in the Lewes area that is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper with previous accountancy practice experience to join a busy and professional environment, working with a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients.

The Role

As Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive bookkeeping service to a range of clients, including sole traders and limited companies. This is a varied position with the opportunity to develop your role as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include

• General bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients


• Preparing and submitting VAT returns


• Posting prepayments and accruals


• Preparing management accounts


• Liaising with HMRC via telephone and email when required


• Using cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero


• Personal Tax Return experience would be advantageous but is not essential

About You

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice (essential)


• A minimum of three years' bookkeeping experience


• Experience preparing VAT returns


• Strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Good IT skills


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines


• A client-focused and professional approach

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience


• Full-time position (part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate)


• Monday to Friday


• Company pension


• Casual dress


• Friendly and supportive working environment


• Based in Lewes (office-based)

If you are an experienced Practice Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Lloyd Recruitment Services for a confidential discussion.

Extra information: 

• Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to £500!


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