Accounts Senior / Bookkeeper - Kirkby Stephen

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join a supportive team in Kirkby Stephen. This office-based role offers flexible hours between 30-37.5 per week, payroll processing, bookkeeping, and client relationship management. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 is offered alongside a Nest Pension Scheme and other benefits. Apply today for a rewarding accounts role that values your expertise.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and personal tax is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in general accounting/bookkeeping/payroll.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping and preparing company accounts.
• Maintaining trusted relationships with clients.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Personal tax

Accounting software (Xero, Quickbooks, Sage)

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Sage

Digita

Iris

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding accounts role with a supportive, close-knit team? This is an office-based role with a firm of Chartered Accountants, located in the heart of Kirkby Stephen, seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join their friendly team.

Key Role Highlights:

• Flexible Hours: Ideally 30-37.5 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
• Diverse Responsibilities: Includes payroll processing, VAT returns, bookkeeping, preparing company accounts to review stage and personal tax returns.
• Client-Focused Environment: Build and maintain trusted relationships with valued clients.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and personal tax. - desirable. Alternatively, people with a minimum of 2 years' experience in general accounting / Book keeping / Payroll should apply.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero / Quickbooks / Sage / Digita / Iris - desirable.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.

What Salary and Benefits are being offered?

Salary region £28,000 - £32,000 FTE + Nest Pension Scheme + other benefits

Flexible working hours, full or part days to suit.

Why Join Us? Work in a welcoming environment that values your expertise and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client success. Office-based role with occasional client site visits and training. Flexible working hours (start finish times between 08:00 - 18:00 to suit post holder)

Apply Today! If you're looking for a flexible role that offers a variety of responsibilities in a supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you.