Client Bookkeeper

Armstrong Knight is looking for an experienced Client Bookkeeper to join a respected, forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy practice in Loughton. This permanent role offers a fantastic chance to manage your own client portfolio, work with a friendly team, and build a long-term career in Essex.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients across a range of sectors
- Maintain accurate ledgers, post journals, and complete bank reconciliations
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance and deadlines are met
- Produce management reports and support clients with day-to-day bookkeeping queries
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of accounts and related services

What You’ll Need
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper within an accountancy practice (client-facing preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of VAT, reconciliations, and double-entry bookkeeping
- Confidence using cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines and priorities

Why Apply
You’ll join a modern Essex firm known for high-quality client service and staff development, with hybrid working and a competitive salary of £30,000–£42,000 p/a based on experience.