Senior Accounts / Bookkeeper

Halecroft Recruitment; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Senior Accounts / Bookkeeper to join their team in Rochdale. The role involves managing ledgers, overseeing credit control, and preparing VAT returns. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAGE. Flexible working hours and hybrid options are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience required.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Process all ledgers (Sales, Purchase, Nominal).
• Manage payment queries and handle all banking transactions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and manage cash flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with SAGE

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Accounts / Bookkeeper

Location: Rochdale (Flexible working hours & hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time or Part-time

About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Accounts / Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This is a key role for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with internal teams and external contacts to ensure the smooth running of all accounting and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Process all ledgers (Sales, Purchase, Nominal) and manage credit insurance
• Manage payment queries and handle all banking transactions, including domestic and international payments
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and manage cash flow
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit VAT returns
• Support month-end accounts preparation
• Oversee credit control and bad debt processes, liaising with credit insurance providers
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager on purchasing activities
• Provide essential information for payroll and maintain personnel files
• Liaise with and support other departments across the business
• General management of business accounts, reporting to the Director

Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience required
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Task-driven with high levels of focus
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Experience with SAGE
• Knowledge of MRP software is desirable but not essential