Bookkeeper - Corporate Recovery

Xeinadin Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support its Corporate Recovery team. The role involves managing daily bank movements, completing bank reconciliations, and liaising with HMRC on VAT matters. Candidates should have prior bookkeeping experience, knowledge of banking processes, and skills in using finance systems like IPS. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous leave, and life assurance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in insolvency.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and transactional finance required.
• Good understanding of insolvency processes is desirable.
• Experience using IPS or similar finance systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bank movements and monitor case activity.
• Complete bank reconciliations in line with office procedures.
• Process journals, income and expenditure vouchers.
• Enter and maintain data within IPS.
• Update IPS diary entries.
• Process bank transfers and payments.
• Prepare billing packs for Insolvency Practitioners.
• Correspond with HMRC regarding corporation tax and VAT.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Request the opening and closure of insolvency bank accounts.
• Complete monthly debtor schedule reconciliations.
• Liaise with colleagues across the Corporate Recovery team.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc finance and administration tasks.

Skills

Previous bookkeeping experience

Experience working with bank reconciliations

Confidence using Microsoft Excel

Methodical and organised approach

Tools

IPS (Insolvency Practitioner System)

Job description

# Applicant Portal:## Job Details: Bookkeeper - Corporate Recovery| | Bookkeeper - Corporate Recovery || | Manchester || | United Kingdom || | Xeinadin is a leading accountancy and business advisory group supporting over 100,000 clients across the UK and Ireland. Established in 2019, we combine local, trusted relationships with the scale and expertise of a nationwide network to deliver tailored, future‑focused financial and business advice to SMEs and individuals. || | We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic Bookkeeper to join our growing Corporate Recovery (Insolvency) team. Working closely with a co-cashier, departmental manager and Insolvency Practitioners, you will provide day-to-day bookkeeping and cashiering support across a varied insolvency caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who is interested in developing specialist knowledge within insolvency. || | Working collaboratively within the Corporate Recovery team, your responsibilities will include: • Managing daily bank movements and monitoring case activity • Completing bank reconciliations in line with office procedures • Processing journals, income and expenditure vouchers • Entering and maintaining data within IPS (Insolvency Practitioner System – Turnkey) • Updating IPS diary entries • Processing bank transfers and payments • Preparing billing packs for Insolvency Practitioners • Corresponding with HMRC regarding corporation tax and VAT • Preparing and submitting VAT returns • Requesting the opening and closure of insolvency bank accounts • Completing monthly debtor schedule reconciliations • Liaising with colleagues across the Corporate Recovery team • Supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance and administration tasks • Liaising with the Corporate Recovery team when required • Carrying out ad hoc duties to support the wider function || | • Previous bookkeeping experience (essential) • Experience working with bank reconciliations and transactional finance • A good understanding of insolvency processes (desirable, not essential) • Experience using IPS or similar finance systems (advantageous) || | • Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word • A methodical, organised approach and strong attention to detail || | Benefits • Company Pension Scheme • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays • Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority • Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum • Business closure over Christmas\* • Life Assurance x4 annual salary • Enhanced family leave policies • Enhanced Company Sick Pay • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential • Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: • PMI single or family • Critical Illness Cover • Cash plan • Cycle to work • Eye care • Dental \*subject to exceptions and business needs |