Accountant / Bookkeeper

  • Newlyn Healthcare Ltd
  • Widnes, Cheshire
  • Jul 23, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Accountant / Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business using Xero, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end processes.

Accountant / Bookkeeper Daily Responsibilities

  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash using Xero.
  • Allocate customer payments and reconcile outstanding balances.
  • Chase outstanding customer invoices and manage credit control.
  • Input supplier invoices into Xero.
  • Respond to accounts-related emails and enquiries.
  • Check and verify sales invoices, including item codes, tracking categories, and deposit allocations.
  • Send Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation to customers.
  • Approve purchase orders and acknowledgements.
  • Process card payments and issue customer receipts.
  • Raise sales and purchase credit notes within Xero.

Accountant / Bookkeeper Weekly Responsibilities

  • Prepare weekly cash flow reports.
  • Prepare stocktake sheets and process stock adjustments.
  • Produce delivery note reports for the administration team.

Accountant / Bookkeeper Monthly Responsibilities

  • Complete month-end procedures and finalise the previous month's accounts.
  • Prepare reports for the monthly sales meeting.
  • Send customer statements.
  • Review supplier invoices and prepare supplier payment runs.
  • Send supplier remittances.
  • Review outstanding quotations and purchase orders to ensure nothing has been missed.
  • Process depreciation journals and review nominal codes.
  • Prepare fuel, vehicle expense, and mileage reports.
  • Complete engineering van stocktakes.
  • Ensure all customer invoices and deposit payments have been processed.
  • Review draft invoices, quotations, and purchase orders.

Year-End Responsibilities

  • Prepare information required for the financial year-end.
  • Complete the year-end stocktake and final manual journals.
  • Provide information requested by the company's accountants.
  • Archive obsolete stock and unused items.

Accountant / Bookkeeper Additional Responsibilities

  • Prepare ad hoc financial reports and respond to financial queries.
  • Manage fixed assets, assessment stock, stock adjustments, and liaise with Xero Support when required.

Skills & Experience

Must Have: Xero experience

Previous experience as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Officer with strong working knowledge of Xero