Senior Bookkeeper

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 removed]