Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a friendly accounts team in Stockport. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting payroll. Ideal candidates should have experience with Sage, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £30,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Bookkeeper or Finance Assistant role.
• Proficient in Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Prepare and post monthly journals.
• Maintain cashbooks and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper or Finance Assistant looking for a varied and hands-on role within a stable, well-established business? Our client, a successful manufacturing company based in Stockport, is seeking an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to join their small, friendly accounts team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid Sage and Excel skills who enjoys working across all aspects of finance from processing invoices and journals to supporting month-end reporting. You\'ll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with payroll, and supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations.

Job Description

• Process purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliation
• Prepare and post monthly journals and assist with management reporting
• Maintain cashbooks and bank reconciliations
• Assist with payroll preparation and associated journals
• Manage credit control and debt collection activities
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
• Handle general finance administration and voucher processing

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a similar Bookkeeper or Finance Assistant role
• Proficient in Sage and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and journals
• Experience preparing monthly reports and reconciliations
• Confident handling invoice processing and credit control
• Payroll experience beneficial but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently

This is a secure, full-time role offering a competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience, with the chance to develop your skills in a well-run and supportive company.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.