Bookkeeper

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role in a friendly and supportive environment?

AMR Bookkeeping Solutions is a growing bookkeeping and payroll business based in Tonbridge, Kent. We provide professional bookkeeping, payroll and financial support to a wide range of businesses, including sole traders, contractors, freelancers, SMEs, limited companies and accountancy practices.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bookkeeper to join our team on a full time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT and CIS returns, management accounts and credit control.

Why Join AMR Bookkeeping Solutions?

At AMR, we believe that our people are at the heart of the service we provide. We offer a professional yet relaxed working environment where your skills and experience are valued.

We offer:

• 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

Our team works with a wide range of clients and uses leading accounting software including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and FreeAgent. We pride ourselves on providing a professional, approachable and personal service to our clients.

About The Role

As a Bookkeeper at AMR Bookkeeping Solutions, your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate, reliable and client-focused, with a genuine interest in bookkeeping and helping businesses maintain accurate and useful financial information.

You should be comfortable working independently but also enjoy being part of a supportive team. You will need to be able to communicate confidently with clients and manage a varied workload across multiple businesses.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working 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, although 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.
• Experience of payroll processing would be advantageous.
• Ideally, experience working within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice, or in a role managing the accounts of multiple clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Able to manage your own workload, work independently and use your own initiative, while knowing when to ask for support.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and able to explain bookkeeping, VAT and accounting matters clearly.
• Willingness to learn, develop your skills and keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation.
• Full driving licence, as the role may involve visiting clients at their premises.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper, Client Bookkeeper, Practice Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant looking to develop their career within an established bookkeeping practice.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that the role is right for both you and AMR Bookkeeping Solutions.

The first stage of our interview process, shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a practical, journal-based bookkeeping assessment. This is designed to assess your practical bookkeeping knowledge and understanding.

Depending on the outcome of the bookkeeping assessment, successful candidates will then be invited to a face-to-face interview at our Tonbridge office. This will give us an opportunity to get to know you better, discuss your experience and answer any questions you may have about the role and working with AMR Bookkeeping Solutions.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied, client-facing role in a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to Caroline Goodsell at (url removed) to apply for the position.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process

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