Accounts Senior / Bookkeeper - Kirkby Stephen

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

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper in Liverpool. This office-based role offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include payroll processing, VAT returns, and preparing company accounts. Candidates should have experience in accounts preparation and be proficient with accounting software like Xero or Quickbooks. The salary ranges from £28,000 to £32,000, and additional benefits include a Nest Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Nest Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience in payroll processing is desirable.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, friendly and professional.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping and preparation of company accounts.
• Building relationships with valued clients.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Personal tax knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

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?3>

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.