Bookkeeper - Chelmsford

Overview

Xeinadin is seeking a Bookkeeper for its Chelmsford office to support a broad portfolio of SME clients. This is an office-based role offering the chance to work in a collaborative team environment while managing an established client portfolio. The business was formed in 2019 through the объединение of leading advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on delivering trusted local advice to small and medium-sized businesses through long-term client relationships. The wider organisation operates across regional offices with more than 3,000 colleagues, combining expertise to help clients and teams achieve more.

Role details

Vacancy number: VN2157

Employment type: Permanent

Duration: N/A

Location: Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Working model: Office based

Salary: Competitive

What the role involves

In this position, you will provide bookkeeping support directly on client sites, maintain strong client relationships, and act as a dependable point of contact for SME businesses. The role calls for a practical, client-first approach, sound bookkeeping experience in practice, and a genuine interest in supporting the SME sector.

Core duties

• Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping at client premises.
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with a range of clients.
• Capture and reconcile daily transactions in Xero.
• Keep the general ledger accurate and current.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare basic financial reports and summaries when needed.
• Produce accurate financial statements covering income and expenditure.
• Handle payments, invoices, income, and receipts while ensuring records are entered correctly into accounting systems or databases.
• Reconcile balance sheet items and profit and loss accounts.
• Oversee expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, including credit control.
• Organise weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Support ad hoc administrative and finance tasks that improve client operations.

Requirements

• Background in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Good grasp of basic accounting principles.
• AAT qualification or equivalent by experience (QBE).
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Understanding of VAT returns and basic tax compliance.
• High level of accuracy and strong organisational ability.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working closely with clients.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra annual leave for certain seniority levels.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave, up to 30 days in total per year.
• Christmas business closure, subject to exceptions and business needs.
• Life assurance at 4 times annual salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free and confidential support.
• Corporate discounts platform.
• Flexible benefits platform with access to self-funded, corporate-rate cover options depending on seniority, including critical illness cover, cash plan, cycle to work, eye care, and dental.

Additional information

This is a permanent, full-time, office-based position in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The company has noted that some benefits and flexible options may depend on seniority, and certain arrangements are subject to exceptions and business needs.