Bookkeeping Manager

TPF Recruitment | Full time

Ashford, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/04/2026

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• Job ID ZR_7494_JOB
• Date Opened 17/04/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry -Bookkeeping
• Salary £30,000- £40,000
• City Ashford
• Province Kent
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code TN24 8YN

TPF Recruitment is supporting a fantastic, growing firm of chartered accountants in Ashford in their search for a Bookkeeping Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice with a strong reputation across Kent.

This successful accountancy practice has experienced sustained growth through referrals and new business, and the partners have clear plans for continued expansion. They provide a supportive, collaborative environment with a loyal and long-standing team. The firm has embraced cloud accounting, with clients using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, and they are open to candidates with experience across any of these platforms.

As a Bookkeeping Manager, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality bookkeeping services across a varied client portfolio. Your responsibilities will include managing bookkeeping processes up to extended trial balance, preparing and reviewing VAT returns, and supporting clients with their day-to-day financial operations. You will work with a diverse range of clients including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and growing companies, as well as some smaller sole traders and start-ups.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in supporting managers and directors, building strong client relationships and contributing to the ongoing development of the bookkeeping function within the firm. There is a clear opportunity to shape your role and progress within the business as it continues to grow.

• AAT qualified, or qualified by experience with a strong practical background in bookkeeping
• At least three years’ experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience in bookkeeping, including work up to trial balance
• Experience preparing VAT returns, with exposure to CIS and payroll advantageous
• Background operating at Senior Bookkeeper level within an accountancy firm of any size

• £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
• A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer.
• Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch
• 01227 533 007
• tristan@tpfrecruitment.com

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