Client Bookkeeper

Armstrong Knight is seeking an experienced Client Bookkeeper to join a respected Chartered Accountancy firm in Loughton. This is a brilliant opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio, grow your skills in a supportive team, and enjoy hybrid working within easy reach of wider Essex.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of SME clients across Essex and London
- Process purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end routines
- Prepare VAT returns and support compliance deadlines with accuracy and confidence
- Maintain clean, well-documented records and resolve client queries promptly
- Liaise with accountants and managers to support accounts preparation and client reporting

What You'll Need
- Proven experience in a client-facing bookkeeping role within practice or a multi-client environment
- Strong working knowledge of VAT, reconciliations, and ledger control
- Confidence using cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, organised approach to workload management

Why Apply
Enjoy a competitive salary of £30,000–£42,000 p/a, benefits, and hybrid working, with clear development pathways in a firm known for investing in its people and delivering outstanding client service.