Bookkeeper Job at Brentwood, Essex Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join a well-established company specialising in residential sales, lettings, and investment opportunities.

This is a busy, hands-on bookkeeping role supporting day-to-day accounting across multiple entities. The successful candidate must be highly confident using Xero and Excel, very PC literate, and able to work accurately at pace in a high-volume transaction environment.

This full-time permanent role is office based offering a salary of up to £38,000 and benefits. Applicants must be comfortable working with high transaction volumes, producing reports, and managing financial data accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Daily bank postings, including receipts, payments, and cash book maintenance
• Processing a high volume of transactions accurately and efficiently
• Bank reconciliations against the general ledger across multiple entities
• Processing bank payments
• Assisting with invoicing as required
• Producing ad hoc financial, management, and transactional reports
• Extracting, reviewing, and analysing data from Xero and Excel
• Providing accurate and timely financial information to management
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies quickly and effectively
• Supporting smooth financial processes and maintaining accurate records
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards

What We Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Previously worked as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Junior Accountant, Accounts Administrator or in a similar role.
• Hands on bookkeeping experience working within an accounts or finance function
• Confident user of Xero, including bank postings, reconciliations, reporting, and transaction processing
• Strong general computer literacy with the ability to learn and use systems quickly
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data sorting, filtering, and report preparation
• Experience handling a high volume of transactions with speed and accuracy
• Ability to produce accurate financial and management reports
• Good understanding of VAT returns and general bookkeeping processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical working style
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills across all levels

Desirable:

• Experience within the property, construction, or real estate sector
• Knowledge of CIS
• A relevant accounting qualification, such as AAT

This role requires someone who is already confident using Xero, Excel, and general office systems. This position would suit a practical, experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys a varied, fast-paced finance role and can quickly take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and growing business
• Exposure to a varied and dynamic finance role
• Career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and confident Bookkeeper looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

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