Bookkeeper; Practice or Industry

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an exciting role for an adaptable bookkeeper who loves the fact that no two days are the same.

• Salary:
  Negotiable and dependent on experience, up to £33k per annum.
• Great supportive team, and looking for a self starter
• Progression & development opportunities
• Modern approach / driven company
• 37.5 hours a week which can be managed flexibly (part-time hours also available)
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Opportunity to contribute in charitable and team events

As a key member of the bookkeeping department, you will be responsible for:
Reporting to senior staff you will be responsible for bookkeeping in accordance with company procedures and meeting all necessary deadlines.

• Purchase ledger management and reconciliations.
• Sales ledger management and reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Entering journals.
• Management reporting.
• Complete bookkeeping to Trial Balance ready for accounts production.
• Liaising with HMRC.
• Regular communication with management.
• Resolving supplier and invoice queries.
• Ad hoc related tasks that may arise.

• Accounts preparation experience.
• The ability to work both within a small team and alone essential.
• Very good knowledge of Xero, Quick Books, Sage, and/or other cloud-based software.
• AAT L3/L4 or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 2 years accounts experience.
• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice, a multi-site environment, inter-company accounting or demonstrable industry bookkeeping experience.
• You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong technical knowledge of financial systems and processes.

This is a fantastic role in a forward thinking, commercially focussed business.

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.

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.

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