Bookkeeper/Management Accountant (Uckfield)

Our client, a forward thinking, independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking a Bookkeeper/Management Accountant to join their expanding outsourcing function in Uckfield, East Sussex.

You will be responsible for a mixed portfolio of bookkeeping clients including entrepreneurs and SME's to large group companies, meeting busy deadlines and working to budgets.

Duties Include:-

• Inputting and reviewing data
• Review and maintain sales, purchase and general ledgers
• Post and review month end journals
• Complete and review VAT returns
• Maintain a full and accurate audit trail by filing and referencing documents
• Prepare and review management accounts
• Adhere to accounting standards
• Liaising with other Departments, such as Payroll and Managers reporting any issues
• Liaising with clients and maintaining relationships, meeting any expectations and adhering to deadlines and budgets
• Training and supporting junior staff
• Travelling to the firm's other offices as and when required

You will ideally have previous bookkeeping experience within practice, with a strong management accounts background, as well as VAT knowledge and payroll.

A good understanding of Excel, Xero and Sage 50 would also be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly firm with nice offices.

They also offer superb prospects and a flexible benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, plus Bank Holidays and 3 days paid holiday at Christmas, private medical insurance and contributory pension.