Bookkeeper Job, St Helens based Accountancy Practice Your new firm A well-established and growing accountancy firm based in St Helens is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to join their close-knit and collaborative team. This firm delivers personalised financial services to SMEs locally and nationally, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and strong client relationships. With continued organic growth, they now need an experienced Bookkeeper to support their client work and maintain excellent service standards. What you'll need to succeed In this Bookkeeper job role, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts and handling day-to-day bookkeeping tasks across a diverse client base. You’ll work with leading accounting packages including FreeAgent, QuickBooks, and Xero, and will be confident reconciling bank accounts and ledgers. You’ll prepare VAT returns, compile and analyse financial data for reporting, and support payroll processing via Sage (if needed). What you'll get in return The ideal candidate for this Bookkeeper job will have: At least 4–5 years' bookkeeping experience within practice Strong familiarity with FreeAgent, QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel Ability to prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports Solid understanding of VAT compliance and ledger reconciliation Excellent attention to detail and client communication skills Experience with Sage payroll is beneficial but not essential What you need to do now In return, you’ll receive: A competitive salary of around £30,000 (depending on experience) Supportive and professional team culture Access to ongoing training and development Primarily office-based working with some flexibility for remote working A firm that values its people and is committed to continued growth If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4712118