Bookkeeper

Hiring People; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (after probation)

Flexible working hours

BUPA Cashplan benefit

Pension

Staff incentives

Death in service benefit

Free onsite parking

Casual dress

Staff parties/socials

Modern open plan office

Break area

Job summary

AMR Bookkeeping Solutions in Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a full-time, client-facing role. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT and CIS returns, management accounts and credit control, serving a varied portfolio of clients.

The role offers hybrid working after probation, flexible hours, and benefits including pension, BUPA Cashplan, and staff incentives. Experience with Xero is essential, with Sage/QuickBooks/FreeAgent as advantageous assets.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar accounts role.
• Strong practical experience using Xero is essential.
• Experience with Sage, QuickBooks and FreeAgent would be advantageous, training can be provided where required.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT and financial record keeping.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and CIS returns is highly desirable.
• Payroll processing experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Completing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing and reconciling financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Preparing and submitting CIS returns.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for clients.
• Providing credit control services and helping clients manage outstanding payments.
• Supporting clients with their accounting and bookkeeping requirements using Xero and other accounting software.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries relating to bookkeeping, VAT, CIS and financial records.
• Visiting client premises, where required, and providing a professional, friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure client work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Keeping up to date with relevant HMRC requirements, VAT rules, CIS requirements and accounting legislation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

CIS

Credit control

Client liaison

HMRC rules

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

Job description

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role in a friendly and supportive environment?

AMR Bookkeeping Solutions is a growing bookkeeping and payroll business based in Tonbridge, Kent. We provide professional bookkeeping, payroll and financial support to a wide range of businesses, including sole traders, contractors, freelancers, SMEs, limited companies and accountancy practices.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bookkeeper to join our team on a full time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT and CIS returns, management accounts and credit control.

Why Join AMR Bookkeeping Solutions?

At AMR, we believe that our people are at the heart of the service we provide. We offer a professional yet relaxed working environment where your skills and experience are valued.

We offer:

• Hybrid working (after probation)
• Flexible working hours
• BUPA Cashplan benefit
• Pension
• Staff incentives
• Death in service benefit
• Free onsite parking
• Casual dress
• Staff parties/socials
• Modern open plan office
• Break area

Our team works with a wide range of clients and uses leading accounting software including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and FreeAgent. We pride ourselves on providing a professional, approachable and personal service to our clients.

About The Role

As a Bookkeeper at AMR Bookkeeping Solutions, your responsibilities will include:

• Completing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing and reconciling financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Preparing and submitting CIS returns.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for clients.
• Providing credit control services and helping clients manage outstanding payments.
• Supporting clients with their accounting and bookkeeping requirements using Xero and other accounting software.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries relating to bookkeeping, VAT, CIS and financial records.
• Visiting client premises, where required, and providing a professional, friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure client work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Keeping up to date with relevant HMRC requirements, VAT rules, CIS requirements and accounting legislation.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate, reliable and client-focused, with a genuine interest in bookkeeping and helping businesses maintain accurate and useful financial information.

You should be comfortable working independently but also enjoy being part of a supportive team. You will need to be able to communicate confidently with clients and manage a varied workload across multiple businesses.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience working as a Bookkeeper or in a similar accounts role.

Strong practical experience using Xero is essential.

Experience with Sage, QuickBooks and FreeAgent would be advantageous, although training can be provided where required.

Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT and financial record keeping.

Experience preparing VAT returns and CIS returns is highly desirable.

Experience of payroll processing would be advantageous.

Ideally, experience working within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice, or in a role managing the accoun