Bookkeeper

TC Professional Services; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Rochdale is on the lookout for a skilled Bookkeeper to manage diverse client portfolios, ensuring quality service through meticulous bookkeeping practices. This role offers flexibility with full or part-time options. Required skills include previous bookkeeping experience, familiarity with cloud accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks, and strong communication abilities. Competitive salary and excellent benefits provided.

Benefits

Group life assurance 4 x salary

Car parking

Access to employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular training and development

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice.
• Capable and driven accounting professional.
• Confident using various cloud-based accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Filing VAT returns and ensuring compliance.
• Dealing with client queries and providing software support.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Cloud-based accounting software

Analytical mindset

Excellent numerical skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Location: Rochdale
Bookkeeping
Full time / Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week with flexible working (part time hours considered)
Holiday: 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by 3 days after 5 years’ service
Salary: competitive depending on experience

About The Bookkeeper Role

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

Our office in Rochdale is looking for a Bookkeeping professional to join their team, either on a full time or part time basis.

The role involves overseeing a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors, including limited companies, charities, and small owner managed businesses. Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping, control account reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts.

Key Responsibilities Of a Bookkeeper

• preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts
• preparing and filing VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC guidelines.
• provision of software support and providing training to clients on various cloud-based packages through structured sessions and bookkeeping skills as required.
• dealing with client queries as and when they arise

About You

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• previous bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice
• capable and driven accounting professional, ideally AAT qualified or part qualified or qualified through experience.
• confident and competent using a wide range of cloud-based accounting and bookkeeping platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• attention to detail, analytical mindset, and proactive attitude.
• excellent numerical skills with the ability to understand, evaluate, and interpret financial data to support client decision-making.
• previous experience of preparation of management accounts, VAT returns and filing.
• team/ collaborative player with strong work ethic and drive.
• strong knowledge of Microsoft, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• ability to work off-site at client premises in various locations
• ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines
• strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• good organisational skills and time management
• valid driving license and own transport

Full Benefits Available For The Bookkeeper

• group life assurance 4 x salary
• car parking
• social functions and events
• access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• employee Assistance Programme
• employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

About Us

TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.