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Accounts & Audit Senior \n £40,000 - £45,000 | Basildon | ACA/ACCA Qualified | Permanent \n If you're a qualified practice accountant who enjoys variety, client contact and having genuine ownership of your work, this could be a strong next step. \n We're recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior to join a well-established accountancy practice supporting a diverse portfolio of SME clients. Based in Basildon, with occasional work from a nearby office and travel to client sites, this is a predominantly office-based opportunity offering a varied mix of accounts, tax and audit. \n With around 70% of the role focused on accounts and tax and 30% on audit, you'll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while continuing to develop your audit expertise and supervisory experience. \n The Opportunity \n As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you'll take responsibility for your own portfolio, managing assignments with a high degree of independence while working closely with senior colleagues on more complex matters. \n You'll have regular exposure to clients, giving you the opportunity to understand their businesses rather than simply processing figures. There's also scope to increase your responsibilities over time, including taking on more complex clients, greater audit involvement and further responsibility for junior team members. \n This role would suit someone with a solid practice background who is technically confident, commercially aware and ready to take more ownership. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a portfolio of SME clients\n, • Completing corporation tax returns, including CT600s\n, • Preparing personal and self-assessment tax returns\n, • Reviewing accounting records and investigating potential accounting or tax issues\n, • Managing your own workload against internal and statutory deadlines\n, • Communicating directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries\n, • Developing a strong understanding of clients and their wider financial needs\n, • Working alongside Directors on more complex accounts and tax assignments\n, • Planning and carrying out audit fieldwork\n, • Preparing clear, well-organised audit working papers and files\n, • Supporting statutory audits across companies, charities and other entities\n, • Working with FRS 102 and relevant charity reporting requirements\n, • Taking responsibility for sections of audit assignments through to completion\n, • Raising and communicating audit issues where appropriate\n, • Supervising and reviewing the work of a junior team member\n, • Providing constructive feedback and helping develop junior colleagues\n\n What We're Looking For \n You'll need to be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least four years' experience gained within a UK practice environment. \n We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: \n\n • Strong experience preparing statutory year-end accounts\n, • Practical corporation tax and CT600 experience\n, • Experience with self-assessment tax returns\n, • A good working knowledge of FRS 102\n, • Experience across UK taxation, including corporation tax, income tax and VAT\n, • Relevant statutory audit experience\n, • Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines\n, • Confidence dealing directly with clients\n, • The ability to work independently and use initiative\n, • A commercially minded approach to understanding client businesses\n, • Experience reviewing or supervising junior staff\n\n Experience with Academy or charity audits would be particularly useful, as would familiarity with systems such as Caseware, BTC, Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. \n A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required due to travel associated with client work and audit assignments. \n What's On Offer \n\n • £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience and qualifications\n, • Permanent, full-time position\n, • Primarily office-based working in Basildon\n, • Variety across accounts, tax and audit rather than a narrowly focused position\n, • Direct client exposure and the opportunity to build trusted relationships\n, • Regular interaction with experienced Directors\n, • Responsibility for your own client portfolio\n, • Supervisory experience with a junior team member\n, • Clear scope to increase your portfolio and level of responsibility\n, • The opportunity to strengthen your audit and client-management experience\n, • A supportive environment within an established accountancy practice\n

Join a friendly, growing practice where your expertise is valued and you can build meaningful client relationships. \n Benfleet | £40,000 - £50,000 DOE | Full-Time | Established Accountancy Practice \n Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and be part of a supportive team? \n We're working with a well-established and welcoming accountancy practice in Benfleet that is looking to add a talented Accountant to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys working across a varied client portfolio and wants a role offering genuine responsibility, variety, and long-term stability. \n What You'll Be Doing \n As a key member of the team, you'll manage a broad range of accounting responsibilities while supporting clients across multiple sectors. \n Your duties will include: \n\n • Preparing year-end accounts, including Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss accounts\n, • Producing tax computations\n, • Preparing and submitting P11Ds\n, • Processing payroll and associated reporting\n, • Managing CIS returns\n, • Working across leading accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage\n, • Providing proactive support and advice to clients\n, • Building strong client relationships and responding to queries efficiently\n, • Supporting the wider team with accounting and compliance matters\n\n What We're Looking For \n We're keen to speak with experienced accounting professionals who have a strong background working within an accountancy practice environment. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong experience preparing year-end accounts\n, • Knowledge of payroll and CIS\n, • Experience using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage\n, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills\n, • Strong communication and client-facing abilities\n\n Qualifications \n We're open to candidates who are: \n\n • Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, AAT or equivalent), or\n, • Qualified by Experience (QBE)\n\n A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the office-based nature of the role. \n What's in It for You? \n\n • Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience\n, • Join a supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Varied and interesting client portfolio\n, • Opportunity to take ownership of your work and build client relationships\n, • Stable, long-term career opportunity with a respected local practice\n, • Friendly office environment based in Benfleet\n\n Apply Today \n If you're looking for a new challenge within a reputable practice where your experience will be recognised and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now to be considered for this exciting Accountant opportunity in Benfleet. Interviews are taking place soon.

Senior Accountant \n Location: Wickford, Essex Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Office Based \n The Opportunity \n A forward-thinking and growing accountancy practice based in Wickford is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its established team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while supporting junior team members and building strong client relationships. \n Working closely with the Partners, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of SMEs, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.\n, • Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts.\n, • Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns.\n, • Overseeing VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments.\n, • Preparing management accounts and financial reports.\n, • Acting as the main point of contact for client queries.\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.\n, • Identifying opportunities to add value and provide additional services.\n, • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.\n, • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.\n, • Experience managing a portfolio of clients.\n, • Confident communicating directly with business owners and stakeholders.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.\n, • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience.\n, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice.\n, • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Stable, long-term career opportunity within a reputable Essex practice.\n\n Apply Now \n If you are a motivated Senior Accountant looking to join a friendly and ambitious accountancy practice in Wickford, we'd love to hear from you. \n For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Hunsdon at Reed Practice or apply with your latest CV. \n

Audit and Accounts Senior \n Basildon \n £40,000 - £45,000 \n An established accountancy practice is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts & Audit Senior to join its team and support a diversified portfolio of SME clients. This is a hands-on production role with an approximate 70/30 split between accounts and audit, involving statutory accounts, straightforward corporation tax and self-assessment returns, alongside statutory audit work. The role offers regular client contact and the opportunity to take increasing ownership of a portfolio, with audit work principally focused on academy schools, as well as companies and charities. \n Role Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a portfolio of predominantly SME clients across a range of industries.\n, • Prepare year-end statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102.\n, • Prepare corporation tax returns and CT600s.\n, • Prepare self-assessment tax returns.\n, • Review accounting records and identify accounting or tax issues.\n, • Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.\n, • Undertake statutory audit assignments for companies, charities and academy schools.\n, • Plan and perform audit fieldwork and prepare high-quality audit working papers.\n, • Take responsibility for appropriate sections of audit assignments through to completion.\n, • Identify and communicate audit issues to senior team members or Directors.\n, • Work with clients during the audit process and resolve outstanding matters.\n, • Review work completed by a junior team member and provide guidance and feedback.\n, • Manage your own workflow and ensure accounts, tax and audit assignments are completed within deadlines.\n, • Work closely with Directors on more complex accounting, tax and audit matters.\n, • Develop strong client relationships and gain a good understanding of clients' businesses.\n, • Take increasing responsibility for your client portfolio and audit assignments as your experience develops.\n\n Personal Requirements \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified.\n, • Minimum 4 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.\n, • Recent and relevant public practice experience is essential.\n, • Proven experience preparing statutory accounts for SME clients.\n, • Practical experience across corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.\n, • Relevant UK statutory audit experience.\n, • Good working knowledge of FRS 102 and UK accounting requirements.\n, • Good knowledge of UK corporation tax, income tax and VAT.\n, • Strong client-facing and communication skills.\n, • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of client assignments.\n, • Able to work across a varied portfolio and apply your technical knowledge to different industries and client requirements.\n, • Experience reviewing or supervising junior staff.\n, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines.\n, • Full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.\n, • Must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this position.\n, • Experience with Caseware, BTC, Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be beneficial.\n, • Academy audit experience would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.\n\n If you are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong UK accountancy practice experience and are looking for a varied Accounts & Audit Senior position, apply today. \n \n Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. \n Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n

One of Pine's portfolio companies, Inixion, is a Sage partner with a track record that speaks for itself: a 100% project success rate across nearly 20 years of delivering Sage X3 for manufacturing and distribution, and Sage Intacct for services-led businesses.Their consulting team brings deep indust

The primary focus of the Accounts Assistant is to maintain accurate records and support the day-to-day operations of the finance and Office function, working closely with the directors and the accountant. The role covers a wide range of responsibilities including mainly purchase ledger, maintain import and export registers and payroll support. Purchase ledger administration: • Accurate coding and posting of purchase invoices., • Liaising with suppliers., • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies., • Managing shared purchase ledger mailbox and dealing with queries promptly., • Posting and reconciling expenses claims company credit cards to employees., • Raising purchase order for office stationery and non - stock items., • Maintain import and export register to comply with HM Revenue and Customs, • Collating accurate weekly staff hours and overtime for payroll processing., • Maintaining sickness and holiday records., • Communicate with employees., • May have to Answer telephone and any other general office duties as required by directors., • Ad hoc admin for other departments., • AAT level 2/3 (or currently studying) preferred but not essential., • GCSEs (including English and Maths) required; further education in finance advantageous., • Computer literate - Office based software., • Knowledge of Sage 200 (advantageous but not necessary)., • Purchase ledger experience desirable., • General office payroll support experience desirable., • Good communication skills., • Good organisational skills and a methodical approach., • Ability to work on own initiative after training, • Pension, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Free parking on site, • Market Leader, • Innovative and forward thinking, • Expansion in process, • Oppoprtunity to develop within the role #J-18808-Ljbffr

Arc is a leading IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) based in the UK, delivering innovative and reliable IT solutions to businesses across various industries. With a strong reputation for excellence, we offer a range of services, including IT support, hybrid cloud solutions, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, PowerApps and AI. Our team is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and technical expertise to help businesses succeed. We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Billing Administrator to join Arc’s Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of invoices across Arc’s managed service contracts, cloud, cybersecurity and project-based billing, maintaining customer billing records, resolving billing queries, and supporting the wider finance function. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, confidence working with numbers, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. You’ll work closely with the Billing Manager and Finance team to help keep Arc’s billing accurate, timely and aligned with our customer contracts. • Prepare, process and issue customer invoices accurately and within agreed deadlines, across recurring managed service contracts and non-recurring/project billing., • Check billing information, rates, charges and customer details for accuracy against contracts and PSA records., • Process credit notes, adjustments and billing corrections where required., • Maintain accurate customer and billing records within internal finance and PSA systems., • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and billing queries., • Liaise with customers and internal departments regarding billing issues., • Reconcile billing information and assist with payment and account queries., • Produce regular billing reports and provide administrative support to the Finance team., • Monitor billing schedules and ensure invoices are processed in accordance with Arc’s procedures., • Assist with month-end and year-end finance activities when required., • Maintain confidential financial and customer information., • Identify billing errors or process improvements and raise these with the Billing Manager., • Undertake other finance and administrative duties as required., • Previous experience in billing, invoicing, finance administration or a similar administrative role., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Good numerical and analytical skills., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve problems effectively., • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team., • High level of professionalism and confidentiality., • Experience using accounting, invoicing, PSA or ERP systems – e.g. Autotask, ConnectWise, Xero or Sage., • Experience working within a finance or accounts department, ideally in an MSP, IT services or other recurring-revenue business., • Knowledge of accounts receivable processes., • AAT qualification or relevant finance/accounting training., • Experience working with high-volume billing environments., • Accurate and detail-focused, • Organised and dependable, • Proactive and willing to take initiative, • Comfortable working with numbers and financial information, • Professional and customer-focused, • A good communicator, • Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines The Billing Administrator will work closely with the Billing Manager, Finance, Accounts, Sales, Service Delivery and Customer Service teams, as well as customers and other external stakeholders where required. To ensure that all billing and invoicing activities are completed accurately, efficiently and on time, while providing a high standard of service to Arc’s customers and supporting the overall objectives of the Finance team. Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives; they make us stronger. If you’re excited about this role, apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly. If not this one, you could be just the right fit for other roles we are recruiting for. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. UK Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship at this time. Accessibility: We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for any candidates with disabilities. If you require adjustments, please outline these requirements in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

£40,000 - £45,000 | Basildon | ACA/ACCA Qualified | Permanent If you're a qualified practice accountant who enjoys variety, client contact and having genuine ownership of your work, this could be a strong next step. We're recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior to join a well-established accountancy practice supporting a diverse portfolio of SME clients. Based in Basildon, with occasional work from a nearby office and travel to client sites, this is a predominantly office-based opportunity offering a varied mix of accounts, tax and audit. With around 70% of the role focused on accounts and tax and 30% on audit, you'll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while continuing to develop your audit expertise and supervisory experience. As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you'll take responsibility for your own portfolio, managing assignments with a high degree of independence while working closely with senior colleagues on more complex matters. You'll have regular exposure to clients, giving you the opportunity to understand their businesses rather than simply processing figures. There's also scope to increase your responsibilities over time, including taking on more complex clients, greater audit involvement and further responsibility for junior team members. This role would suit someone with a solid practice background who is technically confident, commercially aware and ready to take more ownership. • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a portfolio of SME clients, • Completing corporation tax returns, including CT600s, • Preparing personal and self-assessment tax returns, • Reviewing accounting records and investigating potential accounting or tax issues, • Managing your own workload against internal and statutory deadlines, • Communicating directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries, • Developing a strong understanding of clients and their wider financial needs, • Working alongside Directors on more complex accounts and tax assignments, • Planning and carrying out audit fieldwork, • Preparing clear, well-organised audit working papers and files, • Supporting statutory audits across companies, charities and other entities, • Working with FRS 102 and relevant charity reporting requirements, • Taking responsibility for sections of audit assignments through to completion, • Raising and communicating audit issues where appropriate, • Supervising and reviewing the work of a junior team member, • Providing constructive feedback and helping develop junior colleagues You'll need to be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least four years’ experience gained within a UK practice environment. We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: • Strong experience preparing statutory year-end accounts, • Practical corporation tax and CT600 experience, • Experience with self-assessment tax returns, • A good working knowledge of FRS 102, • Experience across UK taxation, including corporation tax, income tax and VAT, • Relevant statutory audit experienceStrong Excel skills, including PivotTables, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines, • Confidence dealing directly with clients, • The ability to work independently and use initiative, • A commercially minded approach to understanding client businesses, • Experience reviewing or supervising junior staff Experience with Academy or charity audits would be particularly useful, as would familiarity with systems such as Caseware, BTC, Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required due to travel associated with client work and audit assignments. • £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience and qualifications, • Permanent, full-time position, • Primarily office-based working in Basildon, • Variety across accounts, tax and audit rather than a narrowly focused position, • Direct client exposure and the opportunity to build trusted relationships, • Regular interaction with experienced Directors, • Responsibility for your own client portfolio, • Supervisory experience with a junior team member, • Clear scope to increase your portfolio and level of responsibility, • The opportunity to strengthen your audit and client-management experience, • A supportive environment within an established accountancy practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

A local accountancy practice in Wickford is seeking a dedicated professional to handle accounts preparation and bookkeeping tasks. The role involves using software like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, as well as preparing VAT returns and corporation tax computations. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong initiative and communication skills, contributing to a supportive team environment. A competitive salary and benefits are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

When you join us, you will become part of the team who passionately care about their clients and team members, team members support each other in achieving their goals professionally and personally. You will be working with wonderful clients with amazing businesses. You will quickly become a key team member of an accountancy practice that is always seeking to improve, and suggestions are always valued. Benefits of working with us include a highly competitive salary, attractive holiday entitlement plus Christmas and bank holidays. With regular high quality training, you will be given time to keep up to date with the latest changes in accounting, taxation and technology. Work-life balance. • Accounts Preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies- strong skills and initiative required., • Book keeping/Accounts using Sage, Xero, Excel and QuickBooks, including preparing, processing and recording bank transactions, processing purchase, sales and general ledger entries and producing reports, • VAT return preparation from client records and online bookkeeping software., • Filing, scanning and general admin duties as part of the bookkeeping and VAT work., • Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual accounts work for clients within set deadlines., • Corporation tax computation, • Self-assessment tax return computation – strong skills required, • Proactively participate in two-way communication regarding bookkeeping and VAT return progress and any issues with client and manager, • Any payroll experience will be appreciated, • Strong skills and initiative for accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, • Experience with Sage, Xero, Excel and QuickBooks for bookkeeping and accounts production, • VAT return experience from client records and online bookkeeping software, • Filing, scanning and admin duties as part of bookkeeping and VAT work, • Ability to meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines, • Corporation tax computation knowledge, • Self-assessment tax return computation knowledge, • Strong communication to discuss bookkeeping and VAT progress with clients and managers, • Payroll experience would be appreciated #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Rooms To Grow Rooms To Grow is a specialist designer and builder of bespoke garden rooms, serving clients across Essex and the surrounding counties. Each room is designed individually around the client's garden and intended use, from home offices and studios to gyms and family living spaces. The company operates site-based build teams supported by an office team covering sales, design, project management and marketing. Rooms To Grow is relocating to new premises in Witham comprising offices, materials storage and a workshop, and is investing in the systems and people required to support its next stage of growth. The role Rooms To Grow is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper & Finance Manager to take ownership of the company's finance function and business administration. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day accounting, from supplier invoices and purchase orders through to CIS, VAT and payroll, and will provide the directors with a clear monthly view of job-level and company performance. The role also carries responsibility for the operational administration of the business, including the vehicle fleet, insurances, subscriptions and the office. It is a newly created position reporting directly to the company's two directors. The company uses Buildertrend for job costing, purchase orders and supplier bills, and Xero for its accounts. The two systems are integrated, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of that link is central to the role. Key responsibilitiesFinance and bookkeeping • Match supplier and subcontractor invoices to purchase orders and cost codes in Buildertrend, and ensure they sync accurately to Xero, • Raise customer deposit and stage-payment invoices, track amounts due on each job and manage credit control, • Prepare weekly supplier and subcontractor payment runs and reconcile supplier statements, • Prepare and file monthly CIS returns, verify new subcontractors and apply the construction VAT reverse charge correctly, • Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain bank reconciliations in Xero, • Run payroll and pension auto-enrolment for office and site staff, or manage the company's payroll provider, • Produce a monthly job-cost report for each project showing the pricing allowance, purchase orders raised and invoices received against each trade, • Produce monthly management figures and a rolling cash-flow forecast for the directors, • Maintain the Buildertrend cost catalogue so that supplier price changes are reflected in new quotations, • Liaise with the company's external accountant on year-end accounts and corporation taxFleet, accreditations and compliance, • Manage the company vehicle fleet: MOT and road tax renewals, servicing, tyres, breakdown cover, fuel cards, trackers, and any fines or damage claims, • Maintain driver records, including annual driving licence checks, • Manage insurance renewals (public and employer's liability, contractors all-risks, tools and fleet) and keep certificates on file, • Manage the company's trade accreditations and memberships, including NAPIT registration, Federation of Master Builders membership and Consumer Protection Association membership: renewals, annual assessments and the supporting evidence each requires, • Register contracts with the Consumer Protection Association for deposit protection and insurance-backed guarantees, and ensure electrical certificates and notifications are filed for each job, • Administer health and safety compliance: maintain the health and safety policy, risk assessments and method statements, accident and near-miss records, and equipment inspection records, liaising with any external adviser, • Maintain training and certification records for site staff (CSCS, first aid, working at height) and manage renewals ahead of expiryOffice and systems, • Manage supplier and builders' merchant trade accounts, credit applications and rebate agreements, • Administer software subscriptions and renewals (Buildertrend, Xero, PandaDoc, Microsoft 365 and others), • Maintain an asset register of tools, plant and equipment, and carry out periodic stock counts of materials held in the unit, • Administer HR processes: new starter documentation, right-to-work checks, holiday records and approval of day-rate timesheets against the job schedule, • Administer company cards and staff expense claims, • Oversee day-to-day office administration, including post, utilities, telephony and suppliesCandidate profileEssential, • A minimum of three years' bookkeeping experience within a construction, trades or contracting business, • Hands-on experience of a construction job-costing system such as Buildertrend, Procore, CoConstruct or Sage Construction, including raising purchase orders, tracking committed costs and matching supplier invoices to orders, • Proficient in Xero, including bank reconciliation, VAT returns and CIS, • Working knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme and the VAT domestic reverse charge for construction services, • Experience of running payroll and pension auto-enrolment, or of managing an outsourced payroll provider, • Well organised and self-sufficient, with the confidence to manage supplier, subcontractor and customer relationships, • Willing to take ownership of the company's operational administration alongside the finance functionDesirable, • Direct experience of Buildertrend and its Xero integration, • AAT Level 3 or above, or ICB/IAB certification, • Experience of producing monthly management accounts and cash-flow forecasts, • Experience of fleet administration, trade accreditation renewals (NAPIT, FMB, CPA or similar) or health and safety record keeping, • A full UK driving licenceWhat we offer, • Full-time, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on start and finish times, • £38,000 to £42,000 depending on experience, • Based at the company's Chelmsford showroom initially, relocating to the new offices in Witham on completion., • 28 days' holiday including bank holidays and a workplace pension, • The opportunity to shape the finance and administration function of a growing business, working directly with the directors, • A supportive, practical team and a business investing in new premises, systems and people JBRP1_UKTJ

Arc is a leading IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) based in the UK, delivering innovative and reliable IT solutions to businesses across various industries. With a strong reputation for excellence, we offer a range of services, including IT support, hybrid cloud solutions, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, PowerApps and AI. Our team is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and technical expertise to help businesses succeed. We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Billing Administrator to join Arc's Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of invoices across Arc's managed service contracts, cloud, cybersecurity and project-based billing, maintaining customer billing records, resolving billing queries, and supporting the wider finance function. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, confidence working with numbers, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. You'll work closely with the Billing Manager and Finance team to help keep Arc's billing accurate, timely and aligned with our customer contracts. • Prepare, process and issue customer invoices accurately and within agreed deadlines, across recurring managed service contracts and non-recurring/project billing., • Check billing information, rates, charges and customer details for accuracy against contracts and PSA records., • Process credit notes, adjustments and billing corrections where required., • Maintain accurate customer and billing records within internal finance and PSA systems., • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and billing queries., • Liaise with customers and internal departments regarding billing issues., • Reconcile billing information and assist with payment and account queries., • Produce regular billing reports and provide administrative support to the Finance team., • Monitor billing schedules and ensure invoices are processed in accordance with Arc's procedures., • Assist with month-end and year-end finance activities when required., • Maintain confidential financial and customer information., • Identify billing errors or process improvements and raise these with the Billing Manager., • Undertake other finance and administrative duties as required., • Previous experience in billing, invoicing, finance administration or a similar administrative role., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Good numerical and analytical skills., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve problems effectively., • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team., • High level of professionalism and confidentiality., • Experience using accounting, invoicing, PSA or ERP systems - e.g. Autotask, ConnectWise, Xero or Sage., • Experience working within a finance or accounts department, ideally in an MSP, IT services or other recurring-revenue business., • Knowledge of accounts receivable processes., • AAT qualification or relevant finance/accounting training., • Experience working with high-volume billing environments. The ideal candidate will be: • Accurate and detail-focused, • Organised and dependable, • Proactive and willing to take initiative, • Comfortable working with numbers and financial information, • Professional and customer-focused, • A good communicator, • Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines The Billing Administrator will work closely with the Billing Manager, Finance, Accounts, Sales, Service Delivery and Customer Service teams, as well as customers and other external stakeholders where required. To ensure that all billing and invoicing activities are completed accurately, efficiently and on time, while providing a high standard of service to Arc's customers and supporting the overall objectives of the Finance team. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives; they make us stronger. If not this one, you could be just the right fit for other roles we are recruiting for. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship at this time. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for any candidates with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Bookkeeper Wickford, Essex (Hybrid Working Available) Up to £32,000 per annum Full Time, Permanent Reed Accountancy Practice are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Wickford for an experienced Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous accountancy practice experience who is looking to join a friendly and supportive team, with the flexibility of hybrid working available. As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and providing a high-quality bookkeeping service, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times. • Processing bookkeeping records for a varied client portfolio, • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, • Bank reconciliations, • Managing sales and purchase ledgers, • Assisting with management accounts preparation, • Liaising directly with clients regarding bookkeeping queries, • Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring deadlines are met, • Working with cloud-based accounting software including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks To be considered for this position, you will have: • Previous bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice, • Strong knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping principlesli>, • Experience using Xero, Sage and/or QuickBooks, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach, • AAT qualification or studies would be advantageous but are not essential, • Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working available, • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Opportunity to join a growing and reputable accountancy practice If you are an experienced Bookkeeper with accountancy practice experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Wickford, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Confidential, a well-established Wickford accountancy practice, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a varied portfolio of clients and provide accurate and timely bookkeeping services.This role offers hybrid working, a supportive team, ongoing training, and potential for progression, with

You will lead a team of three Payroll Administrators, manage payroll processes, drive system integrations (Bob HR, Bob Payroll, Sage, D365 Finance), and deliver key payroll projects. We're seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across Ground