Bookkeeper

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in the UK seeks a highly experienced Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients. Candidates should have at least 3 years of UK experience, be AAT qualified, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include processing accounts in Sage/Xero, bank reconciliations, and meeting strict deadlines. The role offers excellent working conditions, diversity, and autonomy, along with perks such as free on-site parking.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients ensuring their bookkeeping needs are met.
• Process sales orders and purchase orders in Sage/Xero.
• Produce accounts to trial balance stage (beneficial).

Skills

Purchase and sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Sage/Xero

VAT returns

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or similar

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!