Bookkeeper

MPJ Recruitment; Rawtenstall; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

3% employer pension contribution

Gift vouchers

All equipment provided

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment are supporting a rapidly growing accountancy practice in North Manchester as they expand their bookkeeping team. You will manage a portfolio of medium-sized clients across the Northwest, delivering high-standard bookkeeping and management accounting with a full handover and client-specific training.

This hybrid role offers £27,000-£30,000 (DOE), 4 days in office, 1 day WFH after probation, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 3% employer pension contribution and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency with Sage or Xero and VAT handling.
• Ability to work both in the office and on client premises.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Raising and entering invoices in Sage or Xero.
• Processing sales and purchase orders.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines.
• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments, and CIS (beneficial).
• Producing accounts to trial balance (beneficial).
• General day-to-day accounts and office duties, including maintaining accurate records and timely data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Office and client-site work

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper - Hybrid - Bury (Holcombe Brook)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (DOE) Hybrid: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH (after probation) Excellent team culture * Strong development environment * Varied client portfolio

MPJ Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in North Manchester as they expand their bookkeeping team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-driven Bookkeeper who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building strong client relationships.

You'll manage your own portfolio of medium-sized business clients across the Northwest, ensuring their bookkeeping and management accounting needs are delivered to a high standard. Although the role is fast-paced, you'll receive a full handover and client-specific training to help you settle in quickly.

What's on Offer

• Salary £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid working: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH after probation

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)

• 3% employer pension contribution

• Christmas gift vouchers

• Supportive, friendly team environment

• All equipment provided, including laptop

• A role with genuine autonomy and variety

Key Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers

• Raising and entering invoices in Sage or Xero

• Processing sales and purchase orders

• Completing bank reconciliations

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns

• Ensuring compliance with strict HMRC deadlines

• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments, and CIS (beneficial)

• Producing accounts to trial balance (beneficial)

• General day-to-day accounts and office duties, including maintaining accurate records and timely data entry

Skills & Experience Required

• AAT qualified

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping role

• Strong communication skills

• Confident working both in the office and off-site at client premises

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Who This Role Suits

Someone who enjoys:

• A varied workload

• Meeting new people

• Working with independence

• Being part of a supportive, growing team

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and a genuinely positive working culture, we'd love to hear from you. MPJ Recruitment are managing the hiring process on behalf of the employer.