Bookkeeper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great pension

Parking

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd represents an established client in Tunbridge Wells seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing team.

The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice, be comfortable with cloud software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and hold AAT qualification or be part-qualified or BYE. This role offers hybrid working and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• £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.

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.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Workload management

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/11/2026

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.
• £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.