Bookkeeper (Practice will consider transition from Industry)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Bolton is seeking a Practice Bookkeeper to handle diverse bookkeeping responsibilities. The role offers opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment. Candidates will interact with clients and manage financial records using popular accounting software. Important traits include strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position is not remote and is suited for those within a 15/20 mile radius of Bolton.

Benefits

Free Parking

Company Pension

Flexi-Time

Career enhancement

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or assistant accountant roles.
• Ability to use various accounting software.
• Good problem-solving and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices, income, receipts, and payments.
• Prepare statements showing income and payments.
• Complete VAT returns and check the accuracy of accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Good Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

Overview

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

This new Bookkeeping / Assistant Accountant position offers the following:

Responsibilities

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.
3. Specialisation in areas like tax or audit also becomes possible.
4. 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.
5. Customer Interaction: You will often serve as the point of contact for clients, building relationships and resolving any queries.
6. We are looking for good communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
7. This direct interaction with your clients can be rewarding and fulfilling.
8. Duties: The main duties of this bookkeeping position are dealing with invoices, income, receipts and payments.
9. Preparing statements to show income and payments.
10. Completion VAT returns.
11. Checking that accounts are accurate.
12. Managing claims for expenses.
13. Using computerised accounting systems.
14. Flexible work approach: A mix of office based and client based roles available, with a flexi time operation.
15. 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 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.