Bookkeeper

Warrington Source: WhatJobs

£30,000 – £35,000

Overview

Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager (Temp – Potential to Go Perm)

Location: Warrington (fully onsite)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (pro rata)

Start date: ASAP

We’re partnering with a vibrant and values-driven charity in Warrington, delivering meaningful day services and learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. With a beautiful heritage garden setting and a strong community presence, they’re now looking for a reliable, proactive finance professional to join their small team on a temporary basis – with the possibility of becoming permanent.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the charity’s day-to-day finance function and genuinely make a difference to the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and journals
Process all income and expenditure, ensuring appropriate coding and cost allocation
Handle gift shop and coffee shop income, including daily takings and reconciliation
Invoicing & Income Tracking
Generate and manage monthly invoices to the local council based on learner ratios and support packages
Track income received and chase outstanding payments as required
Liaise with the external accountant regarding invoicing structure and templates
Payroll Support
Maintain accurate staff payroll records, including hours, sick pay, annual leave, and other entitlements
Cross-check payroll calculations against contracts
Liaise with the external accountant who runs the final payment and HMRC submissions
Financial Reporting & Forecasting
Produce simple monthly financial reports using Xero (revenue vs cost, departmental income, etc.)
Support budget forecasting and track against projections
Highlight one-off costs or funding spikes for discussion with the Director of Operations
Administrative & Compliance
Ensure financial processes align with charity sector regulations and internal controls
Support year-end preparation and audits
Assist with other administrative tasks as required by the SMT

About you

AAT-qualified (or equivalent) – essential
Proficient in Xero (including payroll module) – essential
Previous experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting – desirable
Comfortable working in a standalone finance role within a small team
Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
Emotionally intelligent, level-headed, and open to feedback
Keen to work somewhere where your role supports a wider social purpose

Why join

Work in a beautiful, supportive environment that truly makes a difference
Friendly, down-to-earth leadership team with a strong values-based culture
Real variety and autonomy in your role
The chance to grow with the organisation during an exciting period of change and modernisation

Application

To apply, please send your CV or reach out for a confidential conversation. Immediate interviews available. This role is based onsite in Warrington and is not offered on a hybrid or remote basis.

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