Bookkeeper

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy office in Thanet is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage accounts for various clients. You will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, preparing accounts to trial balance, and managing VAT returns. The role requires proficiency in QuickBooks Online and a strong bookkeeping knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary package, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience managing bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Ability to prepare accounts up to trial balance.
• Strong VAT management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance.
• Handle VAT returns and liaise with clients.

Skills

Strong practical bookkeeping knowledge

Experience in practice

Proficient in QuickBooks Online

Working knowledge of Xero

Comfortable using Excel

Adaptable and open to learning

Clear communicator and team player

Payroll knowledge

Education

AAT, ICB qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Excel

Dext

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a small, friendly team in a well-established accountancy office based in Thanet. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident in managing bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities for a portfolio of varied clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of five, providing essential support to SMEs across different industries, including sole traders, partnerships, landlords, trusts, and limited companies (non-audit).

The package includes 27-30K per annum, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, office closure between Christmas and New Year, and company pension. 35 hours per week - Mon-Fri 9am-5pm with 1-2pm lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Preparing accounts up to trial balance
• Managing VAT returns - high volume every two out of three months
• Handling accruals, prepayments, and year-end adjustments
• Supporting tax changes for landlords and sole traders ahead of the 2026 quarterly reporting requirements
• Liaising with clients and the internal team to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Strong practical bookkeeping knowledge
• Experience in practice (preferred) - accustomed to handling multiple client accounts
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online (essential)
• Working knowledge of Xero (advantageous; training available)
• Comfortable using Excel, Dext, and other bookkeeping platforms
• Experience preparing sole trader accounts
• Ability to work independently and confidently up to trial balance
• Clear communicator and team player
• Adaptable and open to learning - particularly in light of upcoming tax and software changes
• Payroll knowledge would be a bonus, but not essential
• AAT, ICB qualified or qualified by experience - all considered

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