Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Supportive office environment

Pension scheme

Job summary

Square Peg Associates in Blackburn is seeking a diligent Bookkeeper to join a small accounting team, supporting accounts preparation and daily bookkeeping tasks.

The role requires experience in industry or practice, familiarity with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks, and good Excel skills. Flexible hours allow part-time or full-time work (28–40 hours per week), with a friendly office environment and free parking.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts within industry or practice.
• AAT qualification or QBE by experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Report to Senior Accountant with updates on accounts activities.
• Process invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Match delivery notes with supplier invoices.
• Code and input invoices into systems.
• Handle supplier queries and payments.
• Reconcile supplier payments monthly.
• Prepare quarterly VAT Return.

Skills

Accounting skills

Bookkeeping

Verbal & written communication

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Independent work

Positive attitude

Industry experience

Payroll experience

Education

AAT qualification or QBE

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Our client is a local, well established business located in the centre of Blackburn, with a parking facility. They require a new Bookkeeper to join their team, to support with the Accounts preparation and Bookkeeping tasks.

The successful candidate will have gained accounts experience within Industry or an Accountancy Practice.

Benefits and Hours

• Flexible Hours: Part Time or Full Time / 28 - 40 hours per week / Flexi start times available.
• Perks: Free parking, a supportive office environment.
• Pension Scheme: Enjoy the benefits of the company pension scheme.
• Salary: £25 - £30k per annum

Key Responsibilities

Reporting: You'll report directly to the Senior Accountant, providing essential updates on accounts activities.

• Invoice Processing: Efficiently process invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Matching and Verification: Match delivery notes with supplier invoices using Sage 50 or Xero software.
• Coding and Input: Ensure invoices are correctly coded and accurately inputted into our systems.
• Administrative Duties: Handle general administrative tasks related to accounts.
• Supplier Queries: Assist suppliers with any inquiries or issues related to payments.
• Monthly Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier payments on a monthly basis.
• VAT: Preparation of the quarterley VAT Return

Typical qualities required for the Bookkeeper

• Ideally AAT qualified or QBE Qualified by experience
• Have strong accounting and/or bookkeeping skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• User of accounting software's Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks and a strong level of Excel skills
• Ability to work with confidence with minimum supervision
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Practice or Industry experience
• Payroll experience is a bonus, though not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Bookkeeper to be part of a great small team of accounting staff.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you're interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.