Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a growing and established business based in Chelmsford.
This is a varied, hands-on finance position within a busy and fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional finance while working closely with different teams across the business.
The company delivers high-profile events within the defence sector, so there will also be opportunities for domestic and international travel to support events.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions
- Processing purchase and sales invoices
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Managing supplier and customer payments
- Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
- Bank and account reconciliations
- Processing and managing staff expenses
- Managing finance inboxes and responding to queries
- Creating and monitoring payment links
- Taking customer payments
- Producing departmental financial reports
- Supporting finance processes across multiple teams
- Providing onsite finance/operational support at company events
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have:
- AAT Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification
- Strong practical bookkeeping experience
- Good working knowledge of Xero
- Experience using Dext
- Experience with Telleroo would be highly desirable
- Accounts payable and receivable experience
- Credit control experience
- Experience processing invoices, payments and staff expenses
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills
- Confidence dealing with multiple stakeholders
- The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
- A flexible approach and willingness to travel to company events when required
Package
Salary: £36,000 + bonus
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Hours: Monday–Friday, office-based
Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays, plus an additional two weeks’ paid leave in December
Travel: Domestic and international travel to company events
Development: Excellent training and progression opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied position where you can take ownership of your work and become an integral part of a growing business.
📩 Interested? Send your CV or contact me confidentially at [email protected]