Senior Bookkeeper

Job title: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Package: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, on-site parking, excellent culture

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, part time hours can be considered

A great position within a modern, growing accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells, for a senior level Bookkeeper, to join their dynamic team. This practice was founded within the last decade, and has experienced continued success, in building trusted relationships, with a wide range of clients in the UK and internationally.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be in charge of a portfolio of clients purely on bookkeeping, VAT, and some ad hoc functions. If you are an experienced bookkeeper with widespread experience across different areas of accountancy practice, then you'd be perfect for this job.

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple client accounts using cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, Quick Books, Sage).
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts, and payments, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded.
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements and deadlines.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including preparing information for accountants and management reports.
• Liaise with clients to request missing documentation and resolve bookkeeping queries.
• Maintain organised digital records and ensure compliance with data protection and internal procedures.
• Support the wider practice team with ad-hoc financial administration and process improvements.

• Existing experience in accountancy practice is required, preferably a minimum of 5 years.
• AAT qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Tunbridge Wells.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Experience in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quick Books, etc.
• Experience in bookkeeping for multiple clients.

• Salary dependent on experience, ranging from £30,000–£35,000.
• Fully office-based role.
• On-site parking.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Auto enrolment to company pension (NEST).
• Standard sick pay allowance.
• Potential for part-time.
• Excellent, close-knit company culture.