Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 | £𝟐𝟖,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 £𝟑𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 | 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 | 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞

ALF Recruit has been engaged by a well-established independent accountancy practice near Chorley to recruit a Bookkeeper.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭

• £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience (pro rata for part time)
• Full time or part time from 30 hours a week, with hours that can be worked flexibly
• Study support towards AAT or ACCA considered for the right person
• 23 to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Workplace pension
• Annual pay review
• A role you can shape and grow as the business grows

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠

• Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of small business and sole trader clients, all on Xero
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns under MTD
• Becoming the MTD lead, keeping clients on track with digital records and quarterly updates
• Supporting with payroll and simple self-assessment returns where you have the experience
• Being the main point of contact for clients on bookkeeping and VAT queries
• Spotting where clients need more support and helping grow the service

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫

• Strong, hands-on Xero experience (essential)
• Bookkeeping and VAT return experience, from practice or industry
• A good grasp of MTD, or a real appetite to become the expert in it
• Payroll and/or self-assessment experience a bonus
• AAT qualified or studying is welcome, though the right experience counts just as much
• Office based near Chorley, so a realistic commute from Leyland, Preston, Wigan or Bolton
• Someone who wants to take ownership and grow with the business

If you want a role you can make your own and become the name clients trust on MTD, this is it.

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