Accounting Technician

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Workington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice is seeking an Accounting Technician in Workington. This full-time/part-time role includes recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and providing admin support. Candidates should have prior accounting experience and proficiency in Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks. Competitive salary between £28,000 - £30,000 with flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working hours

Holiday Package: 20 days + 8BH

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks necessary.
• Excellent organization and time management skills needed.
• Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and bank deposits.
• Prepare VAT returns, income & expenditure statements.
• Maintain petty cash and historical records.
• Provide admin support to the finance team.

Skills

Accounting/bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, multi-award-winning accountancy practice with a long-standing reputation for excellence. This family-run firm, with a consistent senior leadership team for over 25 years, is known for delivering high-quality financial services across Cumbria and Lancashire. They are now seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for numbers and a dedication to excellent client service to develop their career in a professional and friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate ledgers
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and bank deposits
• Code invoices using Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
• Prepare VAT returns, income & expenditure statements, P&L, and balance sheets
• Maintain petty cash and historical records
• Provide clerical and admin support to the finance team

Requirements

• Prior experience in accounting/bookkeeping
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, based on experience.

Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a typical working day from 8:30am to 5:00pm (flexible for school runs, etc.). 100% office-based role.

Overtime paid at the standard rate.

Performance-based bonus paid every 6 months, up to 17% of salary.

Holiday Package: 20 days + 8BH

Holiday Buy-In scheme (unlimited) via salary sacrifice.

Progression

Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health coverage, and other perks.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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