Bookkeeper

Location: Irlam

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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