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Job Title: Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant
Location: North Manchester
Temporary position
Full time or part time
£14.00 per hour
About Us: We are looking for a Bookkeeper/ Accounts Assistant who is systematic, efficient, and has a keen eye for detail to manage our financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate and issue sales invoices within deadlines.
- Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
- Address general accounts queries from customers and suppliers.
- Maintain up-to-date customer and supplier information.
- Reconcile bank accounts weekly.
- Manage supplier payments and resolve disputes efficiently.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Close sales and purchase ledgers in line with agreed timetable.
- Oversee credit control to meet cash flow targets.
- Provide regular financial reports to management.
- Process monthly payroll using Sage software.
- Reconcile credit card transactions and manage expenses.
- Support annual audit processes and assist in audit preparations.
- Assist in the review and renewal of contracts.
- Ensure compliance with HQ deadlines during month-end periods.
- Provide general administration support as required.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Systematic and efficient approach to administrative tasks.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Organized and focused, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting software (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience with a purchase order system and financial processes.
- Experience in processing payroll and HMRC returns (desirable).
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to contribute to a community-focused charity.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to develop and learn new skills.
- Potential for flexible working patterns and hours.
How to Apply: Please call Helen on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.
