Bookkeeper (Practice will consider transition from Industry)

Square Peg Associates; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Company Pension

Flexi-Time

Career enhancement

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for an ambitious Practice Bookkeeper in Bolton. This position offers diverse client exposure, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience in bookkeeping or accounting and communication skills. The role is office-based and requires candidates to be within a 15/20 mile radius of Bolton. Competitive salary ranging from £26k to £32k per annum, along with perks like free parking and flexi-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Willingness to learn and progress in the field.
• Ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices, income, receipts, and payments.
• Prepare financial statements showing income and payments.
• Complete VAT returns and check account accuracy.
• Manage expense claims using computerized accounting systems.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer Service

Good Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

A new Practice Bookkeeper role that offers the variety of workload, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with a range of businesses.

This role can be a stepping stone to more advanced positions within the company or you may be an established Bookkeeper looking to work with a wider client base. The managers are really great to work for, as they offer a hands‑on and supportive environment and love staff who are willing, eager and can demonstrate the capability to learn and progress.

Salary Range: 26k for Bookkeeping Juniors, up to £32k per annum.

Free Parking, Company Pension, Flexi-Time, Career enhancement.

Practice or Industry Bookkeepers are considered.

Key Features

1. Diverse Client Base: Across small businesses to large corporations, offering exposure to different sectors, industries and financial structures.
2. Career Progression: Our public practice client offers career paths with opportunities for advancement to senior and management positions.
   • Specialisation in areas like tax or audit also becomes possible.
3. Accounting Software: It would be preferable for you to have used accounting software such as Sage, Xero, Quickbooks or similar as well as good Microsoft Excel skills.
4. Customer Interaction: You will often serve as the point of contact for clients, building relationships and resolving any queries. We are looking for good communication, problem‑solving, and customer service skills. This direct interaction with your clients can be rewarding and fulfilling.
5. Duties: The main duties of this bookkeeping position are: dealing with invoices, income, receipts and payments; preparing statements to show income and payments; completion VAT returns; checking that accounts are accurate; managing claims for expenses; using computerised accounting systems.
6. Flexible work approach: A mix of office based and client based roles available, with a flexi time operation. Please note that this is not a remote or hybrid role and we are looking for candidates within a 15/20 mile radius of Bolton.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We do not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you're interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.