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Bookkeeper
Job Posted: 3 months ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 2 months
Job Description
My client, a growing retail business is looking for a Finance Manager/Bookkeeper. Reporting to the MD this role will give you alot of autonomy to really make the role your own.
Day to day duties of the role will include:
* Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
* Work closely with the external accountant on monthly management accounts.
* Develop and manage short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and annual budgets.
* Create and deliver new weekly and monthly financial reports.
* Manage Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger duties.
* Perform credit control activities.
* Complete general ledger journal postings.
* Raise, match, and reconcile invoices, ensuring accuracy prior to payment
* Process payroll for approximately 20 staff, including related submissions (P45, P60, P11D).
* Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve finance-related queries.
* Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Produce accounts up to trial balance.
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
* Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders (HMRC, Local Council, The Pensions Regulator, etc.).
* Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
* Recommend improvements to internal bookkeeping processes.
* Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
* Review landlord statements and related expenses.
* Conduct regular cost and expenditure reviews, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
* Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience in a similar Finance/Office Manager or dual-role position (beneficial)
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping processes
* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), and financial accounting software (Xero, Opera preferred)
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and work independently
* Strong time management, teamwork, and adaptability skills
* A flexible, approachable, and highly organised working style
* Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
* A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous enhancement of systems
* A positive, can-do attitude, with a thorough, bright, and enthusiastic approach
* Ability to take ownership of tasks, manage workload effectively, and deliver work independently when required
In return an excellent package is offer with the role and an opportunity to really make the role your ownBefore You Apply
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