Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Hours: Part-time (approx. 22–24 hours, Monday–Thursday) — Full-time considered
A forward-thinking, tech-driven accountancy practice in Crawley is seeking a confident Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and a varied workload, with genuine room to grow as the firm expands.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage bookkeeping for a mixed portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
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Process purchase and sales invoices using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext and Hubdoc
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Complete weekly and monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card and loan accounts
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Prepare and submit VAT returns (Standard, Flat Rate, Cash Accounting) ensuring MTD compliance
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Handle CIS returns and complete monthly/quarterly PAYE/CIS reconciliations
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Maintain accruals, prepayments and fixed asset registers
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Communicate with clients to obtain missing information and ensure accurate, timely records
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Support year-end preparation and liaise with the accounting team
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Lead on MTD ITSA readiness from April 2026
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Assist with onboarding new clients
About You
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AAT Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience)
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At least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience, ideally within practice
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Confident using Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and cloud-based systems
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Strong understanding of UK VAT, CIS and payroll journals
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Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills
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Able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients
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Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to the Crawley office
What’s on Offer
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Flexible part-time hours — 4-day week (Mon–Thurs)
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Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
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£100 monthly wellbeing allowance
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On-site parking
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Full study support for professional qualifications
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Regular CPD training and development
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Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow