**Bookkeeper
Location: Southend
Employment Type: Full-time, Office-based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
**Overview
We are seeking a diligent and experienced Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of several companies. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for a range of bookkeeping duties, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all transactions. Proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Excel is essential.
**Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier and customer invoices
- Ensure timely supplier payments
- Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations
- Process staff expense claim forms
- Post month-end journals including accruals and prepayments
- Manage financial paperwork and filing
- Undertake additional duties as required by management
**Required Skills & Qualifications
- AAT qualified or equivalent
- Proven experience using Sage accounting software
- Strong IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Excel
- Previous bookkeeping experience essential
**Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Commercial awareness and initiative
**Personal Attributes
- A proactive and motivated team player
- Organised and responsible, with a positive attitude
- Approachable and adaptable with strong relationship-building skills