Senior Bookkeeper — Trusts & Estates Specialist; Hybrid

Senior Bookkeeper Tunbridge Wells

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a highly respected and growing professional services environment in Tunbridge Wells. This Senior Bookkeeper role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, collaborative team and enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working proactively within a specialist trust and tax environment. Working within a supportive team, the Senior Bookkeeper will play a key role in delivering high-quality bookkeeping, trust accounting and financial support services to a varied portfolio of clients.

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for trusts, estates and private clients
• Preparing and reconciling annual trust and estate accounts
• Supporting tax compliance activities including HMRC submissions
• Assisting with trust income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax reporting
• Managing trust cashflow, receipts, distributions and payments
• Liaising with trustees, beneficiaries, investment managers and professional advisers
• Producing financial reports and supporting wider compliance projects
• Working closely with accountants, tax specialists and legal professionals

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Experience preparing accounts and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to think on their feet and take ownership of their work
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Hybrid working available following initial training period
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Busy and varied workload
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded specialist team

This well-established professional services firm is recognised for delivering expert support across trust, tax and private client services. With an excellent reputation and continued growth plans, they pride themselves on providing a collaborative, supportive and professional working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and progress.

If you are an experienced Senior Bookkeeper looking for a new challenge within a growing and supportive team, apply now or contact us today to find out more.