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Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a well-established business in Blackburn, is seeking a Bookkeeper to assist with accounts preparation and bookkeeping tasks.
  • The ideal candidate should have accounts experience from either Industry or an Accountancy Practice and possess strong accounting skills.
  • The position offers flexible working hours, with part-time or full-time options available, along with a salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should ideally be AAT qualified or have relevant experience, and familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or Xero is required.
  • This role presents a great opportunity to join a supportive team and enjoy benefits like free parking and a company pension scheme.

Our client is a local, well established business located in the centre of Blackburn, with a parking facility. They require a new Bookkeeper to join their team, to support with the Accounts preparation and Bookkeeping tasks.

The successful candidate will have gained accounts experience within Industry or an Accountancy Practice.

Benefits and Hours:

  • Flexible Hours: Part Time or Full Time / 28 - 40 hours per week / Flexi start times available.
  • Perks: Free parking, a supportive office environment.
  • Pension Scheme: Enjoy the benefits of the company pension scheme.
  • Salary: £25 - £30k per annum

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting: You’ll report directly to the Senior Accountant, providing essential updates on accounts activities.

  • Invoice Processing: Efficiently process invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Matching and Verification: Match delivery notes with supplier invoices using Sage 50 or Xero software.
  • Coding and Input: Ensure invoices are correctly coded and accurately inputted into our systems.
  • Administrative Duties: Handle general administrative tasks related to accounts.
  • Supplier Queries: Assist suppliers with any inquiries or issues related to payments.
  • Monthly Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier payments on a monthly basis.
  • VAT: Preparation of the quarterley VAT Return

Typical qualities required for the Bookkeeper:

  • Ideally AAT qualified or QBE Qualified by experience
  • Have strong accounting and/or bookkeeping skills
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • User of accounting software’s Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks and a strong level of Excel skills
  • Ability to work with confidence with minimum supervision
  • Have a positive can-do attitude
  • Practice or Industry experience
  • Payroll experience is a bonus, though not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Bookkeeper to be part of a great small team of accounting staff.

Please apply online today!

If this isn't the exact role for you, please forward your cv and let us do the job search for you. We work with clients across Lancashire and North Manchester and have options for you.

About Square Peg Associates:

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.