Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates; Heywood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Heywood. The successful candidate will handle accounts to trial balance, manage purchase and sales ledgers, and ensure VAT processes are executed. A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience is required, along with strong knowledge of accounting software. This is a full-time office-based position, offering competitive salary and career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or a similar role.
• Preparation of accounts to trial balance.
• Experience with Sales and Purchase ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, resolving invoice queries.
• Perform bank reconciliations aligning financial records with bank statements.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Transactional accounting duties

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

AAT qualification or Part qualified Accountant

Tools

Finance Software

Excel

Job description

Square Peg Associates is working with a highly skilled manufacturing business in Heywood, who is recruiting for a Bookkeeper with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. They are seeking a professional and experienced Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to process monthly accounts to trial balance including management of the purchase and sales ledger as well as the VAT.

The role is office based with hours of 8am – 4.30pm Mon – Thursday, 1.30pm finish on a Friday. (Hours can be negotiable, with a slightly later start time)

Salary is dependent upon the level of experience, circa £28,000 - £30,000k per annum.

Your Main Roles and Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper

• Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing all invoice related queries with confidence
• Making BACS payments, and following up on outstanding payments to ensure cash flow is maintained (Credit Control)
• Bank Reconciliations, ensuring that the financial records align with bank statements
• Responsible for the accurate allocation of all customer invoices and receipts
• VAT process, prepare and submit VAT returns
• Processing supplier queries
• General admin duties and other ad-hoc duties

The Ideal Candidate will have

• Strong knowledge of transactional accounting duties
• Preparation of accounts to trial balance
• Previous Sales ledger and Purchase ledger experience
• Bookkeeping knowledge and experience
• Ideally have an AAT qualification and / or Part qualified Accountant
• Experience of using finance Software and Excel is essential
• A good level of communication skills, someone who is highly customer driven

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a reputable manufacturing business and to be part of a small team. Progression and career development is also on offer.

Please apply online today or contact Suzanne at Square Peg Associates for immediate consideration.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

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.