Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper | £24,000 - £30,000 + Study | Bolton | Fantastic team and culture | Rapidly-growing firm

Axon Moore have partnered with an up-and-coming accounting firm, based in Bolton, as they seek to bolster their team with the addition of an experienced Bookkeeper of the back of a period of sustained growth for the business.

This is a fully office-based role so candidates must live within a commutable distance to Bolton. Moreover, as team-spirit and culture-fit is paramount to this business, candidates must be personable, confident and able to develop long-standing working relationships.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, and financial statements
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts
• Prepare and file VAT returns
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting regulations and legislation
• Maintain confidential financial information
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Ad-hoc duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in a Bookkeeping role (desired)
• AAT Qualified (desired)
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting regulations and legislation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced IT and MS Excel skills
• Good knowledge of accounting software (Xero, QB, Sage etc.)

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Jack Moss at jmoss@axonmoore.com or on 07432597035 see our website at www.axonmoore.com.