Overview
Experienced Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice
Chelmsford, Essex
£27,000 – £31,000 per annum
Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid Working
We are recruiting for an Experienced Bookkeeper to join a friendly and growing accountancy practice based in Chelmsford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice Bookkeeper who enjoys managing a varied workload and working with a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team with a modern approach to accounting and a strong focus on using technology to provide an efficient, high-quality service.
The position offers flexible working hours and a hybrid working arrangement, with four days per week based in the Chelmsford office.
Experienced Bookkeeper Benefits
– Salary of £27,000 – £31,000
– Hybrid working – 1 day working from home
– 37.5-hour working week
– Flexible working hours
– 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
– Permanent, full-time position
– Friendly, collaborative working environment
– Modern, technology-focused accountancy practice
– Varied client portfolio
Experienced Bookkeeper Responsibilities
You will provide day-to-day bookkeeping support across a portfolio of clients, including:
– Processing purchase and sales invoices
– Managing purchase ledger payment runs
– Processing regular and urgent payments
– Recording and posting bank transactions
– Managing bank feeds and completing bank reconciliations
– Reviewing debtor and creditor reports and ensuring accuracy
– Preparing cash reports showing client cash movements
– Preparing rental statements
– Preparing VAT returns for review
– Responding to client queries and other ad hoc requirements
– Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for someone with a strong background in accountancy practice who can confidently manage their own bookkeeping workload.
You will ideally have:
– Minimum 3 years’ accountancy practice experience
– Proven bookkeeping experience
– Strong hands-on knowledge of Xero
– Experience using Dext
– Experience preparing VAT returns
– Strong bank reconciliation experience
– Purchase and sales ledger experience
– Good Microsoft Office skills
– Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems
– Excellent attention to detail
– Ability to work independently and manage your workload
– A bookkeeping qualification or be qualified by experience
This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a supportive Chelmsford accountancy practice offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a varied client base.
Interested? Apply today or contact Shelley at First City Recruitment for a confidential discussion