Bookkeeper – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Greater Manchester  Salary: £26,000 – £30,000

A rapidly growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their expanding team. Specialising in management accounts and bookkeeping for medium sized businesses across the Northwest, this organisation offers a dynamic environment where accuracy, professionalism, and client care are at the heart of everything they do.

You will manage your own portfolio of clients, ensuring their bookkeeping requirements are delivered to a high standard. Reporting to the Practice Manager, you’ll be trusted to work with autonomy and confidence, supported by a full handover and client specific training. This is a busy, varied role where no two days are the same.

The position is based at the Greater Manchester office, with a blend of office, home, and onsite client work. All necessary equipment—including a laptop—will be provided.

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers

• Raising and entering invoices using Sage or Xero

• Processing sales and purchase orders

• Completing bank reconciliations

• Preparing VAT returns

• Meeting strict HMRC deadlines

• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments, and CIS (beneficial)

• Producing accounts to trial balance stage (beneficial)

• General day to day accounts and administrative duties, including maintaining accurate records

• AAT qualified

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping role

• Strong communication skills

• Confidence working independently, including offsite at client premises

• Proven track record of accuracy and reliability

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• Excellent staff facilities

• Modern, well equipped offices

• Supportive working environment

• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the organisation

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• New client bonus

• Recommend a friend incentive

• Strong focus on work–life balance

• Flexible working hours

• Plus more…

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, meeting new people, and working with independence. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment with excellent working conditions and plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges as the organisation continues to grow.

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