Senior Bookkeeper

East Grinstead, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/01/2026

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful, top tier accountancy practice with the recruitment of an experienced Senior Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and respected firm offering long term stability, strong benefits, and a professional working environment.

The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of bookkeeping, with a primary focus on sole traders, alongside some support for partnerships and limited companies.

Our client is a leading firm of chartered certified accountants with a strong reputation in its specialist sector. The practice supports a large and diverse client base and is known for its professional standards, expertise, and client focused approach. Due to continued success, they are now looking to expand their bookkeeping team.

• Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Identifying and recording inconsistencies to support reconciliation work
• Providing occasional support to Client Managers with the preparation of year end accounts

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven bookkeeping experience, particularly with sole traders
• Some exposure to partnerships and limited companies, which would be beneficial but not essential
• A good working knowledge of Xero, although full training will be provided
• Knowledge of SAGE and CCH, which would be advantageous but not essential
• A professional, personable, and client focused approach
• The ability to commute reasonably to East Grinstead

This is a client facing role and would suit someone who enjoys building strong working relationships while delivering accurate and timely bookkeeping support.

Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Overtime paid when required

Employer pension contribution of 3.5 percent

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