Division: StarBox Services Group (SSG)
Location: Brighton (hybrid working)

Staying on top of clients bookkeeping and monthly management accounts helps maintain a healthy cash flow for their business and identifies trends to finances early on. This kind of information is invaluable to help keep businesses healthy and profitable.

We provide a fast, cost-effective and reliable service that is tailored to suit business needs.

We are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to work with our StarBox clients predominately based in our Brighton office.

What the role would include:

Bookkeeping, bank statements, ledger reconciliations
Assisting in the initial preparation of tax returns, VAT & management accounts
General financial administration on behalf of the clients
Development of processes and procedures to accommodate business changes
Introduction of cloud tools
Learning new software as it becomes available
Working as part of the bookkeeping & management team
Visits to client’s offices

What can we offer you?

Predominately based in Brighton office in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
Hybrid working with agile working hours
Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
4% employer pension contributions
Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days after a qualifying period
Opportunity to join our Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme
Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
Relaxed dress code policy
Death in Service and associated benefits

The ideal candidate:

The desire to always produce work of the highest quality on a timely basis
Knowledge of VAT, Self-Assessment and Corporate Tax
Knowledge/experience of cloud tools (e.g. Receipt Bank)
Strong communication and team working skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
Have the confidence to speak to clients face to face
Flexibility regarding working location
Professional competence
A working knowledge of Xero would be an advantage

At Carpenter Box, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender, particularly those underrepresented throughout the finance and accounting industry.

Although this role is advertised as full time, we believe that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and can support different ways of working. If you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will consider flexible options for applicants.

If you have any questions about this role, contact HR Manager Helen Ruff for more information. No agencies, please.

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