Part Time Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping Assistant (Part-Time)Chichester, West Sussex
£Competitive DOE | 22.5 Hours per Week

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to build your career within an established accountancy practice? An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeping Assistant to join a highly regarded and supportive firm based in Chichester on a part-time basis.
This is an ideal role for someone with previous bookkeeping experience or an individual looking to further develop their skills within a professional practice environment. You will become part of a friendly team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients while working with modern cloud-based accounting software.

Bookkeeping Assistant Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Part-time hours (22.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work across 3, 4 or 5 days
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Modern, cloud-based accounting systems
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Bookkeeping Assistant Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of client financial documentation accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding purchase and sales documentation
• Processing bookkeeping records using Sage and other cloud-based accounting software
• Ensuring accurate VAT treatment across client records
• Processing client expenses
• Posting and reconciling bank transactions
• Assisting with general bookkeeping duties for a varied client portfolio
• Supporting the wider bookkeeping team to meet client deadlines
• Providing excellent client service while maintaining high levels of accuracy

Bookkeeping Assistant Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience is advantageous
• Experience working within an accountancy practice would be beneficial
• Familiarity with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or Dext is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

If you're looking to join a well-established accountancy practice that offers a supportive working environment and excellent opportunities to develop your bookkeeping career, we'd love to hear from you.