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Bookkeeper – Whitefield (Greater Manchester)
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
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
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Salary: up to ÂŁ25,000 – 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!