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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.

Current Opportunities

Opportunity

Role
Bookkeeper
Location
Southend-on-Sea

Posted 9th December 2025

Bookkeeper

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

How to apply

In writing please send CV & cover letter to:

HR Department Gateway Group Services Ltd
Gateway House
10 Coopers Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 5TE

By email please state the position you're applying for, to:

careers@gatewayplc.co.uk

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