Bookkeeper

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial services organization is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its finance team in Essex. This role involves daily bookkeeping tasks, managing ledgers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in bookkeeping, preferably within financial services, and a strong grasp of accounting software. Join a dynamic group offering stability and growth in a professional environment.

Benefits

Referral reward program

Climate Action Workforce partnership with Ecologi

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting required.
• Ideally experienced within financial services or investment management.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping tasks including transaction recording.
• Manage purchase ledgers and monitor accounts payable.
• Prepare and process staff expenses and payments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Support the production of financial statements and reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Confident communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Bookkeeper

Basildon, Essex 35,000 - 45,000 per annum
Full Time / Permanent (Full Time Onsite)

Deerfoot Recruitment is working on behalf of a respected financial services organisation seeking a Bookkeeper to join its finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, growing group that provides investment management, wealth planning, and corporate advisory services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the finance department, maintaining accurate financial records across multiple group companies, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping tasks including transaction recording, ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Manage purchase ledgers, input invoices, and monitor accounts payable mailboxes.
• Prepare and process staff expenses and payments, including Amex reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, regulatory returns, and audit preparation.
• Support the production of financial statements and reports.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting (AAT qualified or equivalent).
• Ideally experienced within financial services, investment management, or a similar professional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, IRIS).
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive approach.
• Confident communicator and strong team player.
• Would suit someone locally based in Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper seeking a stable, professional environment within a well‑established financial organisation.

Bookkeeper / Junior Bookkeeper / Senior Bookkeeper / Certified Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk / Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk / Ledger Clerk / Accounts Officer / Finance Clerk

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.