Job Description
Senior Bookkeeper
Wickford, Essex
Up to £35,000 DOE
Full-Time Office-Based
An established and growing accountancy practice in Wickford is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its friendly and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident bookkeeping professional with practice experience who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and building strong client relationships.
The Role
As Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing the bookkeeping requirements of multiple clients, ensuring accurate financial records and providing ongoing support to businesses across a range of sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing client bookkeeping portfolios
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Processing purchase and sales ledgers
- Assisting with management accounts preparation
- Maintaining accurate financial records using cloud-based software
- Liaising directly with clients regarding bookkeeping queries
- Supporting junior members of the team where required
About You
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A minimum of 3-5 years' bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and VAT
- Experience using Xero, Sage and/or QuickBooks
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and client-facing abilities
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Office-based role in Wickford
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Free on-site parking
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a reputable local practice where your expertise will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
