Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Location: CheshireHours: 3037.5 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 daysSalary: £27,000£32,000 FTE, depending on experienceThe Role We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper with strong, hands-on Xero experience to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the business.This is a practical bookkeeping role requiring someone who is confident using Xero on a day-to-day basis and can take ownership of routine financial processes with minimal supervision.Previous Xero experience is essential for this position. Candidates should be comfortable navigating Xero independently and using it as their primary accounting system.There is flexibility around working hours, with the position available for 3037.5 hours per week , worked across either 4 or 5 days . The exact working pattern can be agreed with the successful candidate.Key Responsibilities Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records within XeroProcessing purchase and sales invoicesManaging purchase and sales ledgersCompleting bank and credit card reconciliations in XeroProcessing and recording payments and receiptsManaging supplier and customer account queriesPreparing information for VAT returnsSupporting month-end processes and basic management reportingEnsuring Xero records are accurate, current and properly reconciledLiaising with external accountants where requiredGeneral finance and accounts administrationAbout You You will be an experienced Bookkeeper who is comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function.Essential:Strong, practical and recent Xero experiencePrevious experience in a bookkeeping or similar accounts roleConfidence using Xero independently for day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliationsGood understanding of purchase and sales ledgersExperience with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial recordsGood Excel skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyStrong organisational and time-management skillsAbility to manage your own workload and work with minimal supervisionAn AAT or recognised bookkeeping qualification would be beneficial but is not essential where candidates can demonstrate suitable practical experience.Salary & Working Pattern £27,000£32,000 FTE , depending on experience.The position offers flexibility around working hours:3037.5 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 daysFor candidates working fewer than 37.5 hours, the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.The business is open to discussing the working pattern with the successful candidate, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper looking for some flexibility while retaining responsibility for a varied bookkeeping role.Please note: Previous hands-on Xero experience is essential for this position.TPBN1_UKTJ