Practice - Office Administrator / Bookkeeper (Chester, Cheshire)

Office Administrator / Bookkeeper Jobs Chester | £25,000 – £32,000 + Study Support & Career Development

Office Administrator / Bookkeeper – Chester (Accountancy Practice Role)

A well-established accountancy practice in Chester is looking to recruit an organised and proactive Office Administrator / Bookkeeper to join its growing team on a full-time basis.

This is a varied and hands-on role combining bookkeeping responsibilities with office administration support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy and collaborative office environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the accounts and management team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Study support package available

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Pension scheme

• Supportive and friendly working environment

• Genuine opportunity for career development within a well-established accountancy practice

• Flexible working arrangements available following probation where appropriate

The Opportunity

This Office Administrator / Bookkeeper role in Chester offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional team within a respected accountancy practice.

The role combines client bookkeeping duties with wider office administration responsibilities, providing strong variety and exposure across different business sectors.

This position would suit someone with previous bookkeeping experience who enjoys both client interaction and office coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients

• Processing:

  • Sales invoices

  • Purchase invoices

  • Bank reconciliations

• Assisting with VAT returns and management accounts preparation

• Supporting clients using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero

• Managing general office administration duties including:

  • Filing

  • Document management

  • Handling correspondence

• Answering telephone calls and assisting with client queries professionally

• Supporting the wider accounts team with administrative tasks

• Assisting with onboarding new clients and maintaining internal records

• Liaising with clients to request information and ensure deadlines are met

• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Chester office

Requirements

• Previous experience within bookkeeping and office administration

• Experience within an accountancy practice would be advantageous

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience preferred

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment

• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential

• Experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or CCH would be advantageous

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and growing accountancy practice in Chester

• Varied role combining bookkeeping and office administration

• Supportive and collaborative office culture

• Opportunity for long-term progression and development

• Exposure to a diverse range of businesses and clients

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