Senior Bookkeeper — VAT & Trial Balance (QBO/Xero)

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

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.