Bookkeeper

Confidential; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Laptop and full equipment provided

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Confidential in Holcombe Brook, Bury, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of SME clients and deliver day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities. You will handle ledgers, payrolls, VAT, and client queries with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role offers hybrid working (office, home, client sites), with a supportive team culture and real opportunities for career growth within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK bookkeeping experience.
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with client-facing confidence.
• Independent, proactive and detail-focused in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of SME clients.
• Handle purchase and sales ledger processing.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Process monthly payrolls.
• Work with Sage and Xero systems.
• Support clients with day-to-day bookkeeping queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and meet HMRC deadlines.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Looking for a bookkeeping role with variety, autonomy and a genuinely supportive team?

We're partnering with a rapidly growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Holcombe Brook, Bury, and they're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their expanding team.

This is not your average practice role. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of SME clients across the North West, building strong relationships and becoming a trusted part of their business journey.

If you enjoy working independently, love variety in your day and thrive in a fast-paced environment - we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• Purchase & sales ledger processing
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returnsi>
• Processing monthly payrolls
• Working on Sage and Xero systems
• Supporting clients with day-to-day bookkeeping queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and meeting HMRC deadlines

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Multi-currency accounts
• Multiple entities/departments
• Producing accounts to trial balance stage

What we're looking for:

Minimum 3 years UK bookkeeping experience

AAT qualified (or equivalent) preferred

Strong communication and organisational skills

Confident working both independently and client-facing

Someone proactive, reliable and detail-focused

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working - office, home and client-based
• Laptop and full equipment provided
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Genuine career growth within an expanding business
• Free on-site parking
• A role with real variety and autonomy

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a modern approach, strong client relationships and exciting growth plans.