Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Parking

28 days' annual leave

Study support toward AAT

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a well-established Chartered accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells. The role focuses on managing bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio and using cloud software.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in bookkeeping, experience with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks, and AAT qualification or equivalent. Hybrid working, study support for AAT may be available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Bank reconciliations and posting of financial transactions.
• Maintaining accurate client accounting records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Processing supplier payments and reconciling accounts.
• Using cloud-based accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Liaising with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

AAT part-qualification

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is a well-established chartered accountancy practice based in Tunbridge Wells. They are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their growing team.

The successful Bookkeeper will ideally have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and be confident managing bookkeeping duties for a varied portfolio of clients. AAT qualified or part-qualified candidates would be advantageous, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a supportive and friendly team, where they will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and progress their career. Study support towards AAT qualifications may also be available.

Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Bank reconciliations and posting of financial transactions.
• Maintaining accurate client accounting records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Processing supplier payments and reconciling accounts.
• Using cloud-based accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Liaising with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.

Benefits

• £28,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
• A highly competitive benefits package, including a great pension, parking and 28 days' annual leave.
• Flexible, hybrid working pattern on offer.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career development.