Bookkeeper
Manchester | Hybrid | Flexi Hours | Parking onsite
Salary depending on experience: £32,000 - £36,000 + Benefits
Long term opportunity growth
This is a fantastic opportunity for a solid, experienced Bookkeeper who takes real pride in getting the detail right and keeping the engine of a business running smoothly.
Our client is a fast-growing, values-led business and we're investing in their finance function to support the next stage of growth. We are looking for someone who is confident owning the day‑to‑day finance operations - someone who doesn't just process, but understands what good looks like and wants to make things better.
If you come from practice and are ready to step into industry, or you're already in industry and want more ownership and visibility, this role will be a brilliant next move!
The Role - What You'll Be Doing
Accounts Payable
Ensuring supplier invoices are approved and matched to purchase orders
Posting supplier invoices into the accounting system accurately and on time
Preparing and running weekly supplier payment runs
Responding to supplier queries and building strong relationships
Reconciling supplier statements to the ledger
Posting and reconciling credit card transactions
Sending remittance advice to suppliers
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
Raising weekly sales invoices
Owning credit control and building strong relationships with customers
Reporting on overdue debtors and taking proactive action
Entering remittance advice into the cashflow forecast
Treasury & Cashflow
Processing domestic and international supplier payments
Daily processing and reconciliation of bank transactions
Supporting and maintaining the cashflow forecast
VAT, Controls & Process Improvement
Applying VAT rules correctly to all postings and supporting with VAT returns
Reviewing current processes and driving continuous improvement
Being a key support to the Senior Finance Manager and wider finance team
What We're Looking For
AAT Qualified / Finalist
Proven experience as a Bookkeeper within practice or industry
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations
Confident with VAT and applying the correct treatment to transactions
Experience using accounting systems; Dynamics experience is a strong advantage
Highly organised, detail‑driven and dependable
A proactive mindset - you spot issues, ask questions and fix them
Someone who enjoys being part of a small, close‑knit team and taking ownership
Why Join Us?
A genuinely supportive Finance Manager who wants you to succeed
Real ownership of the finance operations in a growing business
The opportunity to shape processes and make your mark
A friendly, collaborative culture where people look out for each other
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