Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Brighton, East Sussex (Fully On site)

Temporary to permanent

£35,000-£40,000

We’re partnering with a well established, privately owned SME business in the heart of Brighton to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper to join the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working as part of a close-knit team, and making a real impact in a growing business.

You’ll play a key part in the smooth running of the finance function, taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Handling invoice finance and overseeing debtor/creditor management

• Preparing and running financial reports for review by SLT

• Managing payment runs and schedules

• Providing accurate and timely figures to support business decision-making

• Maintaining Xero records to a high standard

About You

We’re looking for a confident finance professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload in an SME environment.

Requirements:

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience

• Solid experience across bookkeeping

• Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)

• Confident in managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and reporting

• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently in a fully onsite role

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)

• Temp to perm position with long-term potential

• Opportunity to play a key part in the ongoing success of a dynamic SME

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