Senior Bookkeeper - Harvey John : Job Details

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

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

• 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