Bookkeeper

EA First Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EA First Ltd is recruiting a Bookkeeper for its growing outsourced finance team in Cambridgeshire. You will support a varied portfolio of businesses with day-to-day finance tasks within a supportive team that values modern technology and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include processing invoices, reconciling bank statements and managing ledgers, while maintaining accuracy and timely delivery. You will use Xero or similar cloud software and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Practical bookkeeping and ledger-management experience.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and processing invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and other everyday systems.
• Experience with Xero or other cloud accounting software, or the willingness to develop it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes.
• The ability to work flexibly and supportively within a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Processing client invoices and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Completing bank reconciliations within agreed timescales.
• Managing data entry and sales and purchase ledgers.
• Drafting client payment runs.
• Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control.
• Keeping workflow and task-management systems accurate and up to date.
• Responding to client requirements professionally and promptly.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Raising any risks or errors with the appropriate manager.
• Maintaining a consistently high standard of client service.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Ledger management

Bank reconciliations

Invoices processing

Excel

Word

Xero

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Xero

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a firm where modern technology, strong client relationships and continuous improvement genuinely matter?

EA First is partnering with a highly regarded independent accountancy firm in Cambridgeshire to recruit a Bookkeeper for its growing outsourced finance team.

This is an opportunity to support a varied portfolio of businesses with their day-to-day finance requirements, working as part of an established and supportive team. The firm has an excellent reputation, invests in cloud accounting technology and encourages its people to contribute ideas about how services and processes can be improved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing client invoices and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Completing bank reconciliations within agreed timescales
• Managing data entry and sales and purchase ledgers
• Drafting client payment runs
• Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control
• Keeping workflow and task-management systems accurate and up to date
• Responding to client requirements professionally and promptly
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Raising any risks or errors with the appropriate manager
• Maintaining a consistently high standard of client service

You may already be working as a Bookkeeper within an accountancy practice, outsourced finance provider or in-house finance team.

You will ideally bring:

• Practical bookkeeping and ledger-management experience
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and processing invoices
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• The ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and other everyday systems
• Experience with Xero or other cloud accounting software, or the willingness to develop it
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes
• The ability to work flexibly and supportively within a busy team

This could suit an established Bookkeeper seeking a new environment or someone who has developed a solid foundation in accounting and is ready to take the next step.

You'll be joining a respected local firm with a forward-thinking approach, a broad client base and a team that values quality, collaboration and professional development.