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Bookkeeper
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: OL11, Trub, Borough of Rochdale
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
About the Practice
A growing accountancy and taxation practice based in Rochdale is looking to recruit a dedicated Bookkeeper to join its expanding team. The practice prides itself on delivering personalised financial and tax solutions to a diverse client base and offers a supportive working environment for professionals looking to develop their career in practice.
The Role
As a Bookkeeper, you will play an important role in managing client financial records and ensuring accurate bookkeeping processes. You will work closely with accountants and clients, supporting a range of bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting tasks while helping maintain high standards of financial accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using a range of cloud-based accounting systems including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent. The role will involve recording financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner and preparing, calculating and submitting VAT returns to HMRC. You will also assist with the preparation of management accounts and support the accountants with year-end workings.
You will liaise with clients to address accountancy-related queries, provide guidance, and assist with bookkeeping clean-up and handling tasks where required. The role will also involve carrying out regular client system audits in order to identify and rectify discrepancies, alongside supporting the wider team with general practice administration.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills and be confident using Microsoft Office alongside accounting, tax and bookkeeping software. Experience with platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, IRIS or Digita would be beneficial. You should have excellent communication skills and be comfortable liaising with clients via telephone, email and face to face.
Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail are essential, along with a good understanding of UK tax and VAT legislation and regulations. The role requires someone who can work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience working within an accountancy practice would be advantageous. Candidates with AAT qualifications or higher will be preferred, along with individuals who have at least two years of bookkeeping experience.
Working Hours
The role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday with standard 8-hour shifts.
Location
This is an office-based position located in RochdaleBefore You Apply
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