Client Bookkeeper
Ashford, Kent | Full-time or part-time
Role Client Bookkeeper
Location Ashford, Kent
Salary 28,000 - 32,000 FTE
Hours Full-time or part-time, both considered
Consultant Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent Limited
About the firm
A well established independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Ashford, with more than thirty years behind them and a strong reputation across Kent.
They are big enough to do proper work and small enough that you won t get lost in it. The client base is varied, covering owner-managed businesses, construction, farming, healthcare, property and charities, so the bookkeeping work has real variety in it rather than the same job on repeat.
The role
You d look after your own portfolio of clients, handling their bookkeeping end to end and being the person they speak to when they have a question.
- Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients on Sage and Xero
- VAT returns, start to finish
- CIS returns and compliance
- Incomplete records through to trial balance
- Supporting the accounts team at year end
- Talking to clients directly about records, queries and deadlines
- Occasional onsite work with clients
Who this will suit
- An experienced bookkeeper, practice background ideal but not essential
- AAT qualified, part qualified, or qualified by experience
- Comfortable working to trial balance from incomplete records
- Good VAT knowledge, CIS a bonus
- Sage and Xero experience, or the ability to pick software up quickly
- Someone who likes client contact and would rather sort a query than email about it
What s on offer
- 28,000 to 32,000 full-time equivalent
- Full-time or part-time, they are genuinely open on hours
- A varied portfolio, not repetitive processing
- A stable independent firm rather than a group in the middle of a merger
- Support with study if you want to keep going
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Bookkeeper in Ashford employer: ProTalent Limited
Join a dynamic and growing chartered firm in East Sussex that prioritises client relationships over traditional accounting practices. With a focus on flexible and remote working, you'll receive full study support towards your professional qualification while gaining real client responsibility from day one. Experience a supportive work culture within a small, tech-driven team where your growth and development are valued, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about small businesses.
