Cloud Accounting Bookkeeper | Xero Pro & Client Support

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training

Cloud-accounting exposure

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions has an opportunity for a Bookkeeper in the Bolton area. The role involves managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio, including VAT returns and cloud-accounting setup with Xero.

You will support clients with queries, provide training, and maintain accurate records while liaising with accountants and managers. Excellent attention to detail and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within a UK Accountancy Practice
• Experience working across multiple clients or businesses
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience completing bank and control-account reconciliations
• Knowledge of VAT and experience preparing VAT returns
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• Collaborative and dependable approach
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Confidence working in a changing and growing environment

Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping work across a portfolio of clients
• Processing sales and purchase invoices
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Completing bank, credit-card and control-account reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Reviewing client records and identifying missing or inconsistent information
• Investigating unreconciled transactions and bookkeeping queries
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting schedules
• Setting up cloud-accounting software for new clients
• Supporting clients who undertake some or all of their own bookkeeping
• Providing practical Xero training and guidance
• Communicating with clients by telephone, Teams and email
• Managing deadlines across several client assignments
• Liaising with Accountants and Managers regarding client records and year-end requirements
• Contributing to efficient bookkeeping systems and working practices

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions has an opportunity for a Bookkeeper in the Bolton area. The role involves managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio, including VAT returns and cloud-accounting setup with Xero.

You will support clients with queries, provide training, and maintain accurate records while liaising with accountants and managers. Excellent attention to detail and client-facing skills are essential.