Bookkeeper

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 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 BH35282