Square Peg Associates is working with a highly skilled manufacturing business in Heywood, who is recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. They are seeking a professional and experienced Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to process monthly accounts to trial balance including management of the purchase and sales ledger as well as the VAT.

The role is office based with hours of 8am - 4.30pm Mon - Thursday, 1.30pm finish on a Friday. (Hours can be negotiable, with a slightly later start time)

Salary is dependent upon the level of experience, circa £28,000 - £30,000k per annum.

Your Main Roles and Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper are: -

• Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing all invoice related queries with confidence

• Making BACS payments, and following up on outstanding payments to ensure cash flow is maintained (Credit Control)
• Bank Reconciliations, ensuring that the financial records align with bank statements
• Responsible for the accurate allocation of all customer invoices and receipts
• VAT process, prepare and submit VAT returns
• Processing supplier queries
• General admin duties and other ad-hoc dutiesThe Ideal Candidate will have: -
• Strong knowledge of transactional accounting duties

• Preparation of accounts to trial balance
• Previous Sales ledger and Purchase ledger experience
• Bookkeeping knowledge and experience

• Ideally have an AAT qualification and / or Part qualified Accountant
• Experience of using finance Software and Excel is essential

• A good level of communication skills, someone who is highly customer driven

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a reputable manufacturing business and to be part of a small team. Progression and career development is also on offer.

Please apply online today or contact Suzanne at Square Peg Associates for immediate consideration.