Job Description
TPF Recruitment is supporting a growing, well-respected firm of accountants with multiple offices across Sussex in their search for a Junior Bookkeeper to join their outsourcing team based in Brighton.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping experience to advance their career within a progressive and supportive accountancy practice, with clear routes for progression. The firm has a long-standing relationship with TPF Recruitment, making it a great place to develop your career.
About the Role
As part of the outsourcing team—which includes bookkeepers, management accountants, and payroll administrators—you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information to clients. Your work will form the foundation of the services provided.
You will be responsible for:
1. Day-to-day bookkeeping for a diverse client base using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and ClearBooks.
2. Managing client relationships and supporting them with software and bookkeeping queries.
3. Completing bank reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and other entries up to trial balance.
4. Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns.
5. Ensuring work is completed within agreed timescales.
6. Preparing schedules and reports as needed.
Requirements
About You
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has well-rounded bookkeeping knowledge.
2. Is experienced with cloud-based accounting software.
3. Can work independently and manage their own workload.
4. Is detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
5. Delivers outstanding customer service.
6. Is proactive and a strong team player.
7. Has experience in an accountancy practice (preferred).
Benefits
Perks & Benefits
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Flexible start/finish times to support childcare or personal needs
* Supportive team environment and clear progression pathways
If interested, please contact Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant, for a confidential conversation:
* Main Telephone: 01273 102 360
* Mobile: 07386 668 228
* Email: Mark@TPFrecruitment.com
* LinkedIn: LinkedIn
We also welcome candidate referrals. For every referred candidate placed in a permanent role, you could receive up to £500 in Love2Shop vouchers (terms apply).
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