Bookkeeper

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a Benfleet-based role in a friendly accountancy practice. If you value ownership, variety and a supportive team, we want to hear from you.

This long-term position offers a stable career with opportunity to develop further and a competitive salary based on experience. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Ability to complete reconciliations independently and accurately.
• Confident using accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach.
• Bonus points for experience with Tax Computations and P11 Ds.

Responsibilities

• Managing Purchase, Sales and Nominal Ledgers.
• Processing payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Completing bank and nominal ledger reconciliations.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day bookkeeping requirements.
• Assisting with general office administration when required.
• Supporting Tax Computations and P11 Ds (experience beneficial).

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper

Benfleet £33,000 - £38,000 DOE Full-Time

Looking for a Bookkeeping Role Where Your Experience Truly Matters?

We're seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a friendly accountancy practice in Benfleet. If you enjoy taking ownership of your work, thrive in a varied role, and want to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with current accountancy practice experience who is looking for a stable, long-term position with plenty of variety and the chance to develop their skills further.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing Purchase, Sales and Nominal Ledgers
• Processing payroll accurately and efficiently
• Completing bank and nominal ledger reconciliations
• Supporting clients with day-to-day bookkeeping requirements
• Assisting with general office administration when required
• Supporting Tax Computations and P11 Ds (experience in these areas would be beneficial)

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice (essential)
• A strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• The ability to complete reconciliations independently and accurately
• Confidence using accounting software and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach
• Bonus points if you have experience preparing Tax Computations and P11 Ds.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £33,000 - £38,000, depending on experience
• Join a supportive and professional team environment
• Enjoy a varied role with responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge and experience
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within a well-established practice
• Immediate start available for the right candidate