Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

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