Senior Bookkeeper

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy office in Thanet is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities for a diverse client portfolio. The role involves day-to-day bookkeeping, preparing accounts up to trial balance, and liaising with clients. Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online is essential, and the position offers a salary package of £27‑30,000 per annum with benefits including 28 annual leave days and a company pension.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience handling multiple client accounts is preferred.
• Comfortable managing bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities.
• Experience preparing sole trader accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance.
• Manage VAT returns and year-end adjustments.

Skills

Strong practical bookkeeping knowledge

Experience in practice

Proficient in QuickBooks Online

Working knowledge of Xero Online

Comfortable using Excel

Ability to work independently

Clear communicator and team player

Education

AAT, ICB qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero Online

Excel

Dext

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a small, friendly team in a well‑established accountancy office based in Thanet. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident in managing bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities for a portfolio of varied clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of five, providing essential support to SMEs across different industries, including sole traders, partnerships, landlords, trusts, and limited companies (non‑audit).

The package includes £27‑30,000 per annum, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, office closure between Christmas and New Year, and company pension. 35 hours per week – Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm with a 1‑2pm lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Preparing accounts up to trial balance
• Managing VAT returns
• Handling accruals, prepayments, and year‑end adjustments
• Supporting tax changes for landlords and sole traders ahead of the 2026 quarterly reporting requirements
• Liaising with clients and the internal team to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Strong practical bookkeeping knowledge
• Experience in practice (preferred) – accustomed to handling multiple client accounts
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online (or similar e.g. Sage/Xero Online) (essential)
• Working knowledge of Xero Online (advantageous; training available)
• Comfortable using Excel, Dext, and other bookkeeping platforms
• Experience preparing sole trader accounts
• Ability to work independently and confidently up to trial balance
• Clear communicator and team player
• Adaptable and open to learning – particularly in light of upcoming tax and software changes
• Payroll knowledge would be a bonus, but not essential
• AAT, ICB qualified or qualified by experience – all considered

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