Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in accountancy is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team in Sevenoaks. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your technical expertise while working on diverse and complex client accounts. You'll be responsible for general bookkeeping, VAT returns, and supporting management accounts, all while receiving extensive on-the-job training. With a relaxed culture and excellent progression opportunities, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow in the field of accountancy. If you're looking for a supportive environment to develop your skills, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Auto-enrolment pension

Ongoing training and development

Relaxed culture

Parking

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying, or qualified by experience.
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial data up to trial balance.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Double entry bookkeeping

VAT returns

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT qualified or studying

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is supporting a Sevenoaks-based accountancy practice that is looking for an Accountancy Practice Bookkeeper to join their team.

The Accountancy Practice Bookkeeper will be responsible for general bookkeeping, VAT returns, supporting with management accounts, and training clients on cloud software.

This role offers a great opportunity to develop your technical knowledge by working on complex and interesting work. The firm provides lots of support and on-the-job training.

The firm acts for varied clients, including a £100m commercial property client, a restaurant franchise, and an investment company. The role involves delivering bookkeeping, support with management accounts, VAT, and other services to diverse clients.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing financial data up to trial balance
2. Double entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
3. Prepayments and accruals
4. VAT returns
5. Assisting with the preparation of management accounts

Requirements

• AAT studying, qualified, or qualified by experience
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks software
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
• Competitive holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Relaxed culture
• Parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent progression and technical development opportunities

To apply, please contact Luke Harrison at 020 3744 6633, email [e-mail], or connect via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

Referral Program

We're keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South-East. If you know someone with relevant experience, refer them to us. For each candidate you refer who is successfully placed in a permanent role, you will receive up to £500 in Love2Shop vouchers (terms & conditions apply).