Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant in Stockport)

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

Job summary

A successful manufacturing company in Stockport is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant to join their friendly accounts team. In this full-time role, you will handle invoicing, assist with payroll, and support month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have solid skills in Sage and Excel, with a competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices with accurate coding.
• Prepare monthly journals and assist with management reporting.
• Support payroll preparation and general finance administration.

Skills

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Credit control

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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. Youll 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.