Senior Bookkeeper

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Greater client exposure and责任

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd in Manchester is supporting a growing, modern accountancy firm seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join the team. You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, combining hands-on bookkeeping with client contact and management reporting.

The role covers VAT, reconciliations, and producing timely financial reports, with opportunities for progression and greater client exposure. A friendly, close-knit team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Solid bookkeeping experience, ideally in a practice setting.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to explain financials clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients
• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts
• Produce accurate, timely financial reports
• Liaise directly with clients and build strong relationships
• Help clients understand and improve their financial performance
• Support month-end processes and reporting
• Assist with onboarding and support more junior team members

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

Ready to take your bookkeeping career to the next level?

We’re working with a growing, modern accountancy firm in Manchester looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team.

You’ll work with a varied portfolio of ambitious agencies, consultants and service-based businesses, combining hands‑on bookkeeping with client contact and management reporting.

The Role

• Manage your own portfolio of clients
• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts
• Produce accurate, timely financial reports
• Liaise directly with clients and build strong relationships
• Help clients understand and improve their financial performance
• Support month-end processes and reporting
• Assist with onboarding and support more junior team members

What they’re looking for

• Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally within practice
• Confident with VAT, reconciliations and management accounts
• Experience managing your own client portfolio
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Commercial and proactive mindset

What’s on offer?

• Modern, forward-thinking firm
• Varied and interesting clients
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Greater client exposure and responsibility
• Friendly, close-knit team

If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for more autonomy, more client contact and a role where you can genuinely add value, this could be the move for you.