Senior Bookkeeper

Job title: Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Package: £(phone number removed), 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 is available 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 have 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 wide spread experience across different areas of accountancy practice, then you'd be perfect for this job

Senior Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities

* Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple client accounts using cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, 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.

Senior Bookkeeper Job Requirements

* Existing experience in Accountancy Practice is required, preferably a minimum of 5 years experience
* 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, QuickBooks, etc
* Experience in bookkeeping for multiple clients

Senior Bookkeeper Salary & Benefits

* 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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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