Temporary Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant – Chelmsford

Chelmsford (Office-based)

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

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!