Temporary Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant – Chelmsford
📍 Chelmsford (Office-based)
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
📅 Immediate start | 2–3 month temporary role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client in Chelmsford for an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join a small, friendly and supportive team on a temporary basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is immediately available and looking to contribute to a busy accounts function.
Key Responsibilities:
Handling incoming accounts-related phone calls
Managing emails, including responding, printing supplier invoices and customer remittances
Allocating customer remittances and online payments (Sage Pay, credit card, PayPal)
Checking pro forma invoice payments against bank records
Sending recurring invoices and customer statements
Performing bank reconciliations
Filing invoices and maintaining accurate records
Matching delivery notes to invoices
Processing supplier invoices and setting up payments
Raising credit notes and managing refunds (credit card/Sage Pay)
Allocating stock to delivery notes and supporting order completion
Chasing overdue invoices and sending PODs when required
Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar accounts/bookkeeping role
Good working knowledge of Sage 50
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work effectively in an open-plan office environment
About the Role:
You will be working within a small, welcoming team in an open-plan office, where collaboration and support are key. The role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to hit the ground running.
If you're available immediately and have the required experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!