Accounts Assistant

Description

Bookkeeper

Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 (DOE) Hybrid: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH (after probation) Excellent team culture * Strong development environment * Varied client portfolio

MPJ Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing and forward‑thinking accountancy practice in North Manchester as they expand their bookkeeping team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail‑driven Bookkeeper who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building strong client relationships.

You'll manage your own portfolio of medium‑sized business clients across the Northwest, ensuring their bookkeeping and management accounting needs are delivered to a high standard. Although the role is fast‑paced, you'll receive a full handover and client‑specific training to help you settle in quickly.

What's on Offer

Salary £27,000 - £31,000, depending on experience

Hybrid working: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH after probation

25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)

3% employer pension contribution

Christmas gift vouchers

Supportive, friendly team environment

All equipment provided, including laptop

A role with genuine autonomy and variety

Key Responsibilities

Managing purchase and sales ledgers

Raising and entering invoices in Sage or Xero

Processing sales and purchase orders

Completing bank reconciliations

Preparing and submitting VAT returns

Ensuring compliance with strict HMRC deadlines

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

Producing accounts to trial balance (beneficial)

General day‑to‑day accounts and office duties, including maintaining accurate records and timely data entry

Skills & Experience Required

AAT qualified

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping xjnqpsq or Accounts Assistant role

Strong communication skills

Confident working both in the office and off‑site at client premises

Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Who This Role Suits

Someone who enjoys:

A varied workload

Meeting new people

Working with independence

Being part of a supportive, growing team

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and a genuinely positive working culture, we'd love to hear from you. MPJ Recruitment are managing the hiring process on behalf of the employer

Ad ID: 5418253178