About the Firm We are an award-winning, fast-growing chartered certified accountancy practice, regulated by the ACCA and recognised as a Gold Certificate ACCA Approved Employer. We pride ourselves on delivering client services with genuine family values, creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our team. The Opportunity We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Bookkeeper to join our Manchester head office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing practice while developing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. The role is office-based with flexibility on working hours. Key Responsibilities Assist with managing and mentoring a team, including trainees Support the training and development of team members Plan and oversee client compliance work Prepare accounts, VAT returns, and related reporting Manage workflow, work allocation, and strict deadlines Report to senior managers and participate in team meetings Liaise with HMRC and other external organisations Handle client queries and general ad hoc duties Qualifications & Experience AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified Minimum 2 years experience in an accountancy practice (essential) Technical Experience Bookkeeping for multiple clients VAT preparation and submission Payroll understanding Accounts preparation Managing client queries and meetings Liaising with HMRC and third parties Supervising or mentoring junior team members Key Skills Proficiency in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, DEXT, Sage Cloud Accounting Strong IT skills: Excel, Word, Email, PowerPoint, Internet Excellent verbal and written communication Confident dealing with clients and external organisations Working Hours 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Flexible between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm (office-based) Benefits 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Extra day off for your birthday Private medical health insurance Company pension scheme Life assurance Annual appraisal Client referral programme Full training provided Free parking