Bookkeeper

Bennett and Game; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for their clients. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for ongoing training, hybrid working options, and additional benefits like social events and pension. Ideal for candidates with strong bookkeeping skills and knowledge of accounting software.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + 3 days Christmas shutdown + bank holidays

Monthly lunch on the last working day

2 social events per year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension

Casual dress in the office

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper in a practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks.
• Ability to manage independent workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with MTD requirements.
• Support accountants with year-end preparation and management reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client Management

Deadline Management

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage Line 50

Job description

Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary accountancy practice based in the North West, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality professional services to a broad client base. With a team of approximately 50 staff across accounts, tax, payroll, and bookkeeping, the firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment where continuous learning and client service are central to their culture. Their portfolio spans sole traders, SMEs, and growing enterprises, and services include audit, accounts, tax compliance, tax planning, VAT, payroll, and business advisory.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Bookkeeper to join a friendly and growing team. Candidates will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for a range of clients, using cloud-based and desktop accounting software. This role suits someone confident in working independently, meeting deadlines, and supporting wider client accounting needs.

Bookkeeper Job Overview

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients across various sectors
• Process and reconcile sales, purchases, bank transactions, and journals using cloud and desktop software
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
• Liaise directly with clients to request and clarify financial information
• Support accountants with year-end preparation and management reporting as needed
• Ensure all work is completed within set deadlines and to a high standard
• Manage your own workload independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Stay up to date with changes in bookkeeping regulations and accounting software tools

Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper within a practice or similar environment
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks
• Familiarity with Sage Line 50 is advantageous
• Confident managing multiple clients and deadlines
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Ideally based within commuting distance of the office

Bookkeeper Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £22,600 - £27,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 8:30am-5:15pm Mon-Thu, 8:30am-4:30pm Fri (with 1-hour lunch)
• Hybrid working: Minimum 3 days in office
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave + 3 days Christmas shutdown + bank holidays
• Monthly lunch on the last working day and 2 social events per year
• Casual dress in the office
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities to develop
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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