Part-time Senior Bookkeeper

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,900 - 23,100; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper in Tunbridge Wells. This role requires proficient bookkeeping knowledge and attention to detail, as you will maintain financial records, support payroll activities, and manage reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, be highly organized, and capable of working autonomously. The position offers flexibility around school hours and a competitive salary of £21,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior bookkeeping or finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of VAT, payroll, reconciliations, and journals.
• Comfortable working independently and managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Daily and weekly bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments and BACS runs.
• Maintaining payroll data and liaising with external payroll providers.

Skills

Technical bookkeeping knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Independent work

Organisational skills

Tools

Accounting systems

LV or similar

Job description

Location: Tunbridge Wells
Hours: Part‑time (3 full days a week preferred, but can be flexible on this to work around school hours)
Salary: £21,000pa

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Part‑Time Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical bookkeeping knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously across a wide range of financial and payroll activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll processes, VAT returns, audit preparation, and covering essential duties during the Credit Controller’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily and weekly bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Preparing and processing supplier payments and BACS runs
• Maintaining payroll data and liaising with external payroll providers
• Processing PAYE, NI, pension contributions and employee deductions
• Completing monthly reconciliation, including credit cards, bank accounts and stock
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns (MTD compliant)
• Posting journals including accruals, prepayments and HP agreements
• Supporting credit control and invoicing during cover periods
• Managing year‑end preparation and audit support
• Handling statutory filings, corporation tax and HMRC payments

About You

• Proven experience in a senior bookkeeping or finance role
• Strong working knowledge of VAT, payroll, reconciliations, and journals
• Confident using accounting systems (experience with LV or similar advantageous)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and managing deadlines
• Strong Excel skills are essential
• Professional, discreet and reliable

Contact Details

• Preferred time to be contacted:
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
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