Job Title: Bookkeeper Location: Manchester Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) 37 hours per week, Permanent, Full-time Working Pattern: Fully office-based initially (1 day working from home after probation) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a fast-paced, growing fashion design business based in Manchester, near Victoria Station. This is a hands-on, varied role combining finance management with office administration, offering real responsibility within a long-established, family-owned company that works with well-known UK retailers and promotes a dynamic, collaborative working culture. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with external accountants. Key Responsibilities: Manage sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control Raise, match, and reconcile invoices and overheads Complete bank, balance sheet, and credit card reconciliations Process payroll for less than 25 staff Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs Develop and maintain cashflow forecasts and budgets Produce weekly and monthly financial reports Review costs and expenditure, identifying efficiencies Support preparing monthly management accounts in collaboration with the external accountant Act as the main point of all office administration Contact for HMRC and other external bodies Support financial reporting for a small property portfolio, including rental reports and meter readings Manage general office administration and act as a central point of contact Provide basic HR administration support for new starters and personnel records Oversee Health & Safety procedures, utilities, and office security Liaise with suppliers, customers, and third-party service providers Assist with general enquiries and day-to-day office coordination About You: AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience Strong all-round bookkeeping / accounts assistant experience Confidence managing accounts independently Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Able to work under pressure and manage sudden changes effectively Positive, proactive, and hands-on with a "can-do" attitude Strong Excel skills and using accounting systems (Xero, Opera Pegasus advantageous) Import background or similar advantageous but not essential Organised, adaptable, and confident working autonomously Why Apply? Stable, long-established business with an entrepreneurial culture Convenient city-centre location with nearby parking Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing business What's Next? If you are looking for a varied role in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.