Bookkeeper

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.

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

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