Accountancy Practice Bookkeeper
Salary/Rate:£25000 - £28000 per annum
Sector:Accountancy: Practice
Location:North Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:RE40005
Post Date:February 23, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Robin Eades
Business Director - Accountancy Practice
About the Role
Our client, a well-established and growing firm of professional accountants, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly and supportive team.
The firm provides accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory services to a broad portfolio of micro, small and medium-sized businesses. Their continued growth has been driven by referrals and a strong reputation for quality service.
The Role
This is a varied, client-facing position suited to someone with practice experience who enjoys managing their own workload and building strong client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
The successful applicant will have:
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
The firm provides accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory services to a broad portfolio of micro, small and medium-sized businesses. Their continued growth has been driven by referrals and a strong reputation for quality service.
The Role
This is a varied, client-facing position suited to someone with practice experience who enjoys managing their own workload and building strong client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing bookkeeping assignments (primarily office-based, occasional client visits)
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Processing monthly payroll and CIS returns
- Liaising directly with clients and resolving queries
- Running reports to monitor deadlines and workflow
- Supporting year-end accounts preparation in collaboration with the Accounts team
- Maintaining accurate records and suggesting process improvements
The successful applicant will have:
- Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
- Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar software
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- AAT/ ICB/ ACCA/ ACA (qualified or part-qualified preferred)
- A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Supportive, professional team environment
- Genuine career development and study support
- Annual bonus and additional perks
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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