Accounts Assistant
CV-LibraryRossendale, LancashirepermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
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Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 (DOE) Hybrid: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH (after probation) Excellent team culture * Strong development environment * Varied client portfolio
MPJ Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing and forward‑thinking accountancy practice in North Manchester as they expand their bookkeeping team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail‑driven Bookkeeper who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building strong client relationships.
You'll manage your own portfolio of medium‑sized business clients across the Northwest, ensuring their bookkeeping and management accounting needs are delivered to a high standard. Although the role is fast‑paced, you'll receive a full handover and client‑specific training to help you settle in quickly.
⭐ What's on Offer
Salary £27,000 - £31,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH after probation
25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)
3% employer pension contribution
Christmas gift vouchers
Supportive, friendly team environment
All equipment provided, including laptop
A role with genuine autonomy and variety
🧩 Key Responsibilities
Managing purchase and sales ledgers
Raising and entering invoices in Sage or Xero
Processing sales and purchase orders
Completing bank reconciliations
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Ensuring compliance with strict HMRC deadlines
Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments, and CIS (beneficial)
Producing accounts to trial balance (beneficial)
General day‑to‑day accounts and office duties, including maintaining accurate records and timely data entry
🎓 Skills & Experience Required
AAT qualified
Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant role
Strong communication skills
Confident working both in the office and off‑site at client premises
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
🌟 Who This Role Suits
Someone who enjoys:
A varied workload
Meeting new people
Working with independence
Being part of a supportive, growing team
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and a genuinely positive working culture, we'd love to hear from you. MPJ Recruitment are managing the hiring process on behalf of the employer
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 (DOE) Hybrid: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH (after probation) Excellent team culture * Strong development environment * Varied client portfolio
MPJ Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing and forward‑thinking accountancy practice in North Manchester as they expand their bookkeeping team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail‑driven Bookkeeper who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building strong client relationships.
You'll manage your own portfolio of medium‑sized business clients across the Northwest, ensuring their bookkeeping and management accounting needs are delivered to a high standard. Although the role is fast‑paced, you'll receive a full handover and client‑specific training to help you settle in quickly.
⭐ What's on Offer
Salary £27,000 - £31,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working: 4 days office/client site, 1 day WFH after probation
25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)
3% employer pension contribution
Christmas gift vouchers
Supportive, friendly team environment
All equipment provided, including laptop
A role with genuine autonomy and variety
🧩 Key Responsibilities
Managing purchase and sales ledgers
Raising and entering invoices in Sage or Xero
Processing sales and purchase orders
Completing bank reconciliations
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Ensuring compliance with strict HMRC deadlines
Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments, and CIS (beneficial)
Producing accounts to trial balance (beneficial)
General day‑to‑day accounts and office duties, including maintaining accurate records and timely data entry
🎓 Skills & Experience Required
AAT qualified
Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant role
Strong communication skills
Confident working both in the office and off‑site at client premises
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
🌟 Who This Role Suits
Someone who enjoys:
A varied workload
Meeting new people
Working with independence
Being part of a supportive, growing team
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and a genuinely positive working culture, we'd love to hear from you. MPJ Recruitment are managing the hiring process on behalf of the employer