Bookkeeper

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper based in Bury to join a dynamic and successful accountancy practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of UK experience and be AAT qualified or similar. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, processing invoices and bank reconciliations, and meeting HMRC deadlines. This role offers diverse work conditions including on-site and off-site tasks, and comes with excellent perks such as free parking.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position with a proven track record.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients’ bookkeeping needs.
• Processing invoices, sales orders, and bank reconciliations.
• Meeting strict HMRC deadlines.

Skills

AAT qualified or similar

Communication skills

Confidence to work off-site

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Job Description

Would you like to work for a rapidly growing company in a growing successful accountancy practice with a difference?

If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to speak to a highly experienced Bookkeeper with at least 3 years UK experience.

The clients core services are highly professional and exclusive to them. Offering management accounts and bookkeeping to medium sized companies around the North West. Due to expansion, we are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who strives for perfection.

You will report to the practice manager and will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring that their bookkeeping needs are met. This is a busy role, and you will need the ability to hit the ground running (Note : a handover and client specific training will be given).

You be fully equipped with all the equipment you will need, including a laptop, and will be based at our office in Holcombe Brook, Bury working a mix of office, home and at clients premises.

• Purchase and sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Sage / Xero
• Processing sales orders and purchase orders in Sage / Xero
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Processing small monthly payrolls in Sage / Xero
• Ability to meet strict HMRC deadlines
• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments and entities (beneficial)
• Producing accounts to trial balance stage (beneficial)
• All other day-to-day accounts / office duties e.g. to maintaining accurate files and enter data in a timely fashion

Skills and Experience

• AAT qualified or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience / proven track record in a similar position.
• Communication skills.
• Confidence to work off-site.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes diversity, meeting new people and who likes to work with autonomy. We offer excellent working conditions, a strong team environment and exciting challenges plus the perks of free on-site parking