Bookkeeper

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Team social events

Free parking and pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our client's expanding Finance Team. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero and Dext, handling invoices, payments, expenses, and VAT compliance.

Based in a flexible hybrid role across home, office, and client sites, you will liaise with colleagues and clients, ensuring accurate records and timely HMRC submissions. Excellent attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience for a range of clients
• Proficient in Xero and Dext (essential)
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized

Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients using Xero and Dext
• Processing invoices, payments, and expenses across purchase and sales ledgers
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC guidelines
• Responding to client queries and building strong, long-lasting relationships
• Collaborating with colleagues to provide a high-quality, joined-up service

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our Client in their expanding and well-regarded Finance Team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrying out day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients using Xero and Dext
• Processing invoices, payments, and expenses across purchase and sales ledgers
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with current HMRC guidelines
• Responding to client queries and building strong, long-lasting relationships
• Collaborating with colleagues to provide a high-quality, joined-up service

What We're Looking For:

• At least 2 years' experience in a bookkeeping role
• Proficient in Xero and Dext (essential)
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized

Benefits on Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working - home, office, and client-based
• Regular team social events
• Free parking and pension scheme
• Investment in your development with ongoing training opportunities

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.