Bookkeeper

We are actively recruiting a Bookkeeper to work with an established and growing accountancy practice in the Manchester area. Our client is a firm who focuses on providing the best service to each of their clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper who is looking to grow into a bookkeeper manager role within 6-12 months.

They are looking for someone with practice experience or someone from industry who has worked in a large company with multiple departments. Qualifications are a bonus but QBE will also be accepted.

THE ROLE

• Taking accounts up to trial balance
  

• Preparation of VAT Returns
  

• Some weekly and monthly payroll for small clients
  

• Develop a strong rapport with clients so that they talk about the firm positively to their friends, family and network
  

• A talent for explaining financial stuff and jargon to clients in simple and clear terms
  

• Communicating with clients as and when required
  

Requirements

IS THIS YOU?

Do you have:

• Practical work experience gained within a practice environment
  

• Experience in using Quickbooks and Xero
  

• Experience with taking accounts to trial balance
  

• Strong IT skills
  

• Deal with daily/weekly bookkeeping & VAT return preparation and to be a primary contact to these clients on their record-keeping matters.
  

• A real go getter who takes the initiative
  

• Ability to manage own tasks, good time management and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  

• Self-discipline, organised, proactive, able to make and justify own decisions
  

Benefits

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Salary: up to 25,000 - 30,000 (DOE)
  

• Location: Whitefield, Greater Manchester, mainly on-site but some working from home would be considered
  

• Work for a fast-growing company
  

• Room to progress within 6-12 months
  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we d love to see your CV apply today!