Bookkeeper

Salary: £27,000 – £31,000 (DOE)Hybrid: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH (after probation)Excellent team culture • Strong development environment • Varied client portfolio

MPJ Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in North Manchester as they expand their bookkeeping team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-driven Bookkeeper who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building strong client relationships.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of medium-sized business clients across the Northwest, ensuring their bookkeeping and management accounting needs are delivered to a high standard. Although the role is fast-paced, you’ll receive a full handover and client-specific training to help you settle in quickly.

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• Salary £27,000 – £30,000, depending on experience
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• Hybrid working: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH after probation
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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)
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• 3% employer pension contribution
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• Christmas gift vouchers
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• Supportive, friendly team environment
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• All equipment provided, including laptop
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• A role with genuine autonomy and variety
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• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
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• Raising and entering invoices in Sage or Xero
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• Processing sales and purchase orders
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• Completing bank reconciliations
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• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
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• Ensuring compliance with strict HMRC deadlines
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• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments, and CIS (beneficial)
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• Producing accounts to trial balance (beneficial)
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• General day-to-day accounts and office duties, including maintaining accurate records and timely data entry
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• AAT qualified
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• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping role
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• Strong communication skills
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• Confident working both in the office and off-site at client premises
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• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
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Someone who enjoys:

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• A varied workload
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• Meeting new people
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• Working with independence
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• Being part of a supportive, growing team
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If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and a genuinely positive working culture, we’d love to hear from you. MPJ Recruitment are managing the hiring process on behalf of the employer.