Senior Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper - Full Time

Location: Tarporley, Cheshire

Package: Competitive salary (dependent on experience and practical skills), flexi-time working arrangements, and ongoing support in a collaborative team environment

Working Hours: Full-time, flexible working arrangements considered

About the Firm

An independent firm of Chartered Accountants serving owner-managed businesses across the UK from regional offices. The firm prides itself on a straightforward, personal approach, building genuine client relationships, and maintaining a supportive team culture where practical contributions are truly valued.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced bookkeeper to join the team in Tarporley.

You will manage the financial records for a genuinely varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses-ranging from trades and hauliers to farmers and consultants. With no two clients looking alike, you will handle everything from reconciling transport and fuel costs to processing farm income and project-based invoicing.

Bookkeeper

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Portfolio Management: Manage day-to-day books and records for a diverse portfolio of SME and rural business clients.
• Reconciliations: Accurately reconcile various business transactions, including bank accounts, supplier accounts, and varied operational costs.
• Platform Management: Primarily utilize Xero on a daily basis, while adapting to alternative cloud platforms used by clients (such as QuickBooks, Sage, or FreeAgent).
• Client Engagement: Provide reliable, independent day-to-day bookkeeping support, adapting quickly to different business models and working styles.

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Requirements

• Practical Experience: Proven, practical bookkeeping ability gained within a professional environment. (Note: Formal qualifications are secondary to hands-on competence).
• Software Competence: Strong, confident day-to-day user of Xero, with a working knowledge of alternative accounting software packages (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent).
• Adaptability: Comfortable switching between different types of businesses, sectors, and unique client workflows.
• Attention to Detail: A strong commitment to accuracy, taking pride in ensuring numbers are correct rather than just finished.
• Cultural Fit: A straightforward, independent, and personal working style that aligns well with a collaborative team.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary range, determined by the specific skills and experience you bring to the role.
• Variety: A diverse client portfolio offering varied day-to-day work across multiple industries.
• Culture: A friendly, independent firm environment offering real relationships, peer support, and a collaborative team structure.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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