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Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper for a 12-month fixed-term role to own day-to-day bookkeeping and deliver accurate financial information to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will maintain financial records, manage month-end processes, and work with stakeholders to support the organisation’s financial health. Payroll, VAT compliance and year-end activities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Experience with VAT returns and statutory compliance.
• Experience with payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and contribute to financial forecasting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Maintain and update fixed asset records.
• Support budgeting processes and provide financial analysis when required.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Process payroll and ensure all related submissions are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

VAT compliance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Bookkeeper to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and delivering accurate financial information to support business decision-making.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, managing month-end processes, and ensuring all accounting activities are completed accurately and on time. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will play an important role in supporting the overall financial health of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and process accounting journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and contribute to financial forecasting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Maintain and update fixed asset records.
• Support budgeting processes and provide financial analysis when required.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Process payroll and ensure all related submissions are completed accurately and on time.