Bookkeeper - Corporate Recovery in Manchester

Vacancy Name Bookkeeper – Corporate Recovery

Vacancy No VN1859

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Location City Manchester

Location Country United Kingdom

Company Description Xeinadin is a leading accountancy and business advisory group supporting over 100,000 clients across the UK and Ireland. Established in 2019, we combine local, trusted relationships with the scale and expertise of a nationwide network to deliver tailored, future‑focused financial and business advice to SMEs and individuals.

Description We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic Bookkeeper to join our growing Corporate Recovery (Insolvency) team. Working closely with a co-cashier, departmental manager and Insolvency Practitioners, you will provide day-to-day bookkeeping and cashiering support across a varied insolvency caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who is interested in developing specialist knowledge within insolvency.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing daily bank movements and monitoring case activity
• Completing bank reconciliations in line with office procedures
• Processing journals, income and expenditure vouchers
• Entering and maintaining data within IPS (Insolvency Practitioner System – Turnkey)
• Updating IPS diary entries
• Processing bank transfers and payments
• Preparing billing packs for Insolvency Practitioners
• Corresponding with HMRC regarding corporation tax and VAT
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Requesting the opening and closure of insolvency bank accounts
• Completing monthly debtor schedule reconciliations
• Liaising with colleagues across the Corporate Recovery team
• Supporting the wider team with ad‑hoc finance and administration tasks
• Liaising with the Corporate Recovery team when required
• Carrying out ad‑hoc duties to support the wider function

Key Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping experience (essential)
• Experience working with bank reconciliations and transactional finance
• A good understanding of insolvency processes (desirable, not essential)
• Experience using IPS or similar finance systems (advantageous)

Additional Requirements

• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word
• A methodical, organised approach and strong attention to detail

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs