We are working with a growing company in Knutsford who are looking to expand its team with a Bookkeeper/Accountant. You will be solely responsible for looking after the Finance department, including areas such as producing management accounts, weekly payroll, and preparation of VAT returns, along with various other duties. The Bookkeeper/Accountant is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong accounting background who can manage their own responsibilities and is looking to grow within their role. Job Description for the Bookkeeper/Accountant role: The Bookkeeper/Accountant will be responsible for the finance department, including all bookkeeping, assisting with the production of management accounts, and running payroll. Processing purchase and sales invoices using Xero Allocate invoices to correct cost codes Bank reconciliation Preparation of profit and loss accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with the production of management accounts End-to-end weekly payroll processing for 20 employees Prepare VAT returns Candidate Requirements for the Bookkeeper Accountant role: Experience in a similar accounts role (bookkeeping experience and the ability to assist with the management accounts, including confidence with profit & loss, balance sheets, and VAT returns) AAT qualification or Qualified by Experience Experience using Xero Accounting software is essential Payroll experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided Ambitious, with the willingness to grow and develop within the business Flexibility to meet the needs of the business Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (hybrid working available – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 Per Anumm Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region