Senior Bookkeeper - Spider is advertising on behalf of a growing bookkeeping practice that is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is available on either a full-time or part-time basis. The role is primarily office-based in Witham, Essex with occasional travel to client sites across Essex and London. The assignment is expected to start as soon as possible. Why them: This expanding bookkeeping practice delivers comprehensive financial services to a diverse client base. They take 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 Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £30,000 per annum Holiday: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays Free Parking About the role As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will oversee a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities for clients across Essex and London. The role 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 throughout the maternity cover period. 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 and submit VAT returns, monitor bank accounts, and track cash flow. Manage payroll and CIS duties for clients. Produce 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, 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. 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