Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

We are partnering with an expanding SME within the tech sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on position offering exposure across transactional finance, banking, supplier management, and wider business operations.

A standout feature of this opportunity is the excellent flexibility on offer, with just 2 days per week required in the office and the remainder working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise customer sales orders and prepare invoices accurately and on time
  • Maintain customer accounts, monitor outstanding balances, and manage credit control activities
  • Process purchase orders, supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims
  • Reconcile supplier accounts and ensure ledgers remain accurate and up to date
  • Post daily bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations
  • Manage company credit card receipts and perform monthly credit card reconciliations
  • Assist with VAT return preparation and submissions
  • Provide support with stock control and finance processes linked to production operations
  • Oversee the finance inbox and maintain organised, accurate financial documentation

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Bookkeeping role
  • Strong understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and reconciliations
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Good Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP platforms

Package & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Full-time role - 37.5 hours per week
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • BUPA healthcare and dental cover
  • Highly flexible hybrid working model
  • Employee share scheme
  • Home working equipment allowance

    Please contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie from Butler Rose Lancaster for more information
    #IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£29,000.00 - £32,000.00
Per annum
GBP29000 - GBP32000 per annum

Lancashire

Full Time

Added 20/04/2026
Reference: #IND-HL-25_1776688722

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Lancashire
Full Time

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