Job Title: Bookkeeper
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £30k
We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Bookkeeper to join our client’s busy Canterbury office.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established firm of chartered accountants that supports a wide variety of small and medium-sized businesses across Kent.
You will be joining a professional and supportive team, working in a modern office environment where accuracy, efficiency, and client service are at the heart of everything they do.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the bookkeeping and accounts support team, you will be responsible for:
Managing bookkeeping and VAT work for a varied portfolio of clients
Reviewing and reconciling client accounts using Xero and other cloud-based software
Overseeing Making Tax Digital (MTD) processes (effective April 2026)
Delegating work to and reviewing output from junior team members
Liaising with clients to ensure financial information is accurate and complete
Skills and Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least two years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice
Strong knowledge of Xero and other cloud bookkeeping systems
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable:
AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)
Previous experience supporting multiple client accounts
What’s on Offer
Our client offers:
Competitive salary based on experience
A friendly, professional working environment
Flexible working hours (full or part-time considered)
Ongoing training and professional development
The opportunity to work with a long-established and respected accountancy firm
About the Client
Our client is a well-respected firm of chartered accountants with multiple offices across Kent.
They provide a full range of accounting, tax, and business advisory services to clients in diverse sectors.
The Canterbury office has a strong team culture, modern facilities, and a collaborative approach to client service.
Next Steps
If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply through this advert or contact Chloe in our Commercial Recruitment Team on (phone number removed) for more information.
If successful, you will be asked to complete a digital registration with our agency.
If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
However, we will retain your details for consideration for future suitable opportunities.
About Regional Recruitment Services
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008.
We provide permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment solutions across the Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, and Construction sectors.
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