Bookkeeper

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Hyndburn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited is seeking a highly experienced bookkeeper with at least 3 years of UK bookkeeping experience. The role covers ledgers, VAT and payroll, using Sage/Xero, and handling multiple currencies across client portfolios in a busy accountancy practice based near Holcombe Brook, Bury.

Training and a degree of autonomy are offered. You will report to the practice manager and manage your own client portfolio, with a mix of office, home, and client-site work.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' UK bookkeeping experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work off-site.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, raise and input invoices in Sage/Xero.
• Process sales and purchase orders in Sage/Xero.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Process small monthly payrolls in Sage/Xero.
• Meet HMRC deadlines.
• Handle multi-currency, multiple banks, departments and entities.
• Produce accounts to trial balance stage.
• Maintain accurate files and data entry across the office.

Skills

3+ years UK experience

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

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.

Job Description:

• 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!