Senior Bookkeeper
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£30k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Bookkeeper - Spider is advertising for a Senior Bookkeeper for an expanding bookkeeping practice, who are growing. They are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis, either on a full-time or part-time basis for the right candidate. The role is primarily office-based in Witham, Essex, with occasional travel to client sites across Essex and London.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary:£30,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays
Additional: Company Pension, Free Parking, Team Building Events
About the role
The successful Senior Bookkeeper, you will oversee a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities and requires a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. You will deal directly with clients, delivering accurate and reliable bookkeeping support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice and contribute to their continued success. Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.
Main responsibilities and Duties:
Complete double-entry bookkeeping, manage sales and purchase ledgers, and maintain accurate financial records
Prepare VAT returns, monitor bank accounts, and track cash flow
Manage payroll and CIS duties for clients
Prepare management accounts and financial reports
Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members, and carry out general administrative tasks as required
Work confidently with multiple accounting platforms (Sage 50 & Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, FreeAgent, Hubdoc, BrightPay) and Microsoft applications, including strong Excel skills
About you:
As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be professional, approachable, and able to work accurately and confidently. Experienced in working with accounting software, you will hold a minimum of AAT Level 3 and have at least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice. You will be well-presented, adaptable, and flexible, with a positive mindset and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. A clean driving licence and access to your own transport is essential due to occasional client site visits.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Senior Bookkeeper role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why them:
They are an expanding and growing bookkeeping practice who deliver comprehensive financial services to a diverse client base. Taking pride in their high standards of professionalism, precision, and exceptional client care. The team offers a friendly and supportive working environment, valuing positivity, flexibility, and a proactive “can-do” attitude.
Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Additional keywords: Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, AAT, Payroll, CIS, VAT, Management Accounts, Sage 50, Sage 200, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, BrightPay, Finance, Accounts, Bookkeeping Practice.
This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary:£30,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays
Additional: Company Pension, Free Parking, Team Building Events
About the role
The successful Senior Bookkeeper, you will oversee a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities and requires a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. You will deal directly with clients, delivering accurate and reliable bookkeeping support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice and contribute to their continued success. Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.
Main responsibilities and Duties:
Complete double-entry bookkeeping, manage sales and purchase ledgers, and maintain accurate financial records
Prepare VAT returns, monitor bank accounts, and track cash flow
Manage payroll and CIS duties for clients
Prepare management accounts and financial reports
Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members, and carry out general administrative tasks as required
Work confidently with multiple accounting platforms (Sage 50 & Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, FreeAgent, Hubdoc, BrightPay) and Microsoft applications, including strong Excel skills
About you:
As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be professional, approachable, and able to work accurately and confidently. Experienced in working with accounting software, you will hold a minimum of AAT Level 3 and have at least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice. You will be well-presented, adaptable, and flexible, with a positive mindset and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. A clean driving licence and access to your own transport is essential due to occasional client site visits.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Senior Bookkeeper role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why them:
They are an expanding and growing bookkeeping practice who deliver comprehensive financial services to a diverse client base. Taking pride in their high standards of professionalism, precision, and exceptional client care. The team offers a friendly and supportive working environment, valuing positivity, flexibility, and a proactive “can-do” attitude.
Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Additional keywords: Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, AAT, Payroll, CIS, VAT, Management Accounts, Sage 50, Sage 200, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, BrightPay, Finance, Accounts, Bookkeeping Practice.
This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application
Reference: 225181458
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Senior Bookkeeper
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£30k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Bookkeeper - Spider is advertising for a Senior Bookkeeper for an expanding bookkeeping practice, who are growing. They are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis, either on a full-time or part-time basis for the right candidate. The role is primarily office-based in Witham, Essex, with occasional travel to client sites across Essex and London.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary:£30,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays
Additional: Company Pension, Free Parking, Team Building Events
About the role
The successful Senior Bookkeeper, you will oversee a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities and requires a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. You will deal directly with clients, delivering accurate and reliable bookkeeping support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice and contribute to their continued success. Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.
Main responsibilities and Duties:
Complete double-entry bookkeeping, manage sales and purchase ledgers, and maintain accurate financial records
Prepare VAT returns, monitor bank accounts, and track cash flow
Manage payroll and CIS duties for clients
Prepare management accounts and financial reports
Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members, and carry out general administrative tasks as required
Work confidently with multiple accounting platforms (Sage 50 & Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, FreeAgent, Hubdoc, BrightPay) and Microsoft applications, including strong Excel skills
About you:
As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be professional, approachable, and able to work accurately and confidently. Experienced in working with accounting software, you will hold a minimum of AAT Level 3 and have at least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice. You will be well-presented, adaptable, and flexible, with a positive mindset and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. A clean driving licence and access to your own transport is essential due to occasional client site visits.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Senior Bookkeeper role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why them:
They are an expanding and growing bookkeeping practice who deliver comprehensive financial services to a diverse client base. Taking pride in their high standards of professionalism, precision, and exceptional client care. The team offers a friendly and supportive working environment, valuing positivity, flexibility, and a proactive “can-do” attitude.
Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Additional keywords: Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, AAT, Payroll, CIS, VAT, Management Accounts, Sage 50, Sage 200, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, BrightPay, Finance, Accounts, Bookkeeping Practice.
This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary:£30,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays
Additional: Company Pension, Free Parking, Team Building Events
About the role
The successful Senior Bookkeeper, you will oversee a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities and requires a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. You will deal directly with clients, delivering accurate and reliable bookkeeping support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice and contribute to their continued success. Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.
Main responsibilities and Duties:
Complete double-entry bookkeeping, manage sales and purchase ledgers, and maintain accurate financial records
Prepare VAT returns, monitor bank accounts, and track cash flow
Manage payroll and CIS duties for clients
Prepare management accounts and financial reports
Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members, and carry out general administrative tasks as required
Work confidently with multiple accounting platforms (Sage 50 & Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, FreeAgent, Hubdoc, BrightPay) and Microsoft applications, including strong Excel skills
About you:
As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be professional, approachable, and able to work accurately and confidently. Experienced in working with accounting software, you will hold a minimum of AAT Level 3 and have at least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience within an accountancy or bookkeeping practice. You will be well-presented, adaptable, and flexible, with a positive mindset and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. A clean driving licence and access to your own transport is essential due to occasional client site visits.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Senior Bookkeeper role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why them:
They are an expanding and growing bookkeeping practice who deliver comprehensive financial services to a diverse client base. Taking pride in their high standards of professionalism, precision, and exceptional client care. The team offers a friendly and supportive working environment, valuing positivity, flexibility, and a proactive “can-do” attitude.
Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Additional keywords: Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, AAT, Payroll, CIS, VAT, Management Accounts, Sage 50, Sage 200, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, BrightPay, Finance, Accounts, Bookkeeping Practice.
This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application
Reference: 225181458
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