Temporary Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant – Chelmsford
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!
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