About the role
We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Clitheroe. This is a genuinely varied, hands-on role supporting a busy practice with a diverse client base — from sole traders to small and medium-sized limited companies. We need someone who is highly organised, has real attention to detail, and is happy to get stuck in wherever the work is.
This isn't a role where you'll be left to figure things out alone — you'll be working alongside an experienced team — but we do need someone who takes ownership of their client work and takes pride in getting the details right first time.
Responsibilities
- Processing day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients using Xero and other accounting software
- Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- CIS processing and reconciliation where relevant to clients
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and collect information
- Supporting the wider team with ad hoc tasks as workloads require — this is a role where flexibility and a "muck in" attitude genuinely matter
- Flagging issues or discrepancies proactively rather than waiting to be asked
Requirements
- Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice (rather than solely in-house)
- Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential); familiarity with Sage or QuickBooks an advantage
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients' workloads at once
- High attention to detail and accuracy — this is non-negotiable given the nature of the work
- A proactive, can-do attitude — someone who spots what needs doing and gets on with it
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- A supportive team environment where good work is genuinely noticed and valued
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
- Xero: 1 year (preferred)
Pay: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
