Senior Bookkeeper — Hybrid, VAT & CIS & Xero Specialist

Hiring People; Tonbridge; Hybrid; 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

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.