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.

• 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.

• 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

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.