Bookkeeper

Gateway Group; Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing corporate accounts company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team. This role involves processing invoices, completing bank reconciliations, and ensuring timely payments. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with Sage Accounting, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 37.5 hours per week schedule, and additional benefits like a company pension plan and training sponsorship.

Benefits

Company pension plan

Employee referral incentive

Training and qualification sponsorship

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Sage Accounting is essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Meticulous eye for detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and customer invoices for timely payments.
• Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Processing expense claims and month-end journals.

Skills

Sage Accounting

Bank reconciliation

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Education

AAT level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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We aim to be the employer of choice for talented, enterprising people

At the Gateway Group, you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You'll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Role: Bookkeeper

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Posted 9th December 2025

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join our busy Corporate Accounts team at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

The Person

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

Your role will include :

• Processing supplier and customer invoices, ensuring timely payments
• Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Processing expense claims and month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments

The ideal candidate:

• Will have previous experience in Sage Accounting
• Be able to prioritise their workload effectively
• Possess a meticulous eye for detail
• Have previous bank reconciliation experience
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Have great written and verbal communication skills

What You Need

• Accounting qualification (full or part) ideally with a minimum requirement of AAT level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in Sage Accounting

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive
Annual leave:23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

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