Bookkeeper - Corporate Recovery

**Vacancy Name** Bookkeeper \- Corporate Recovery **Vacancy No** VN1859 **Employment Type** Permanent **Duration** N/A **Location City** Manchester **Location Country** United Kingdom **Company Description** 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. **Description** 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. **Key Responsibilities** 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 **Key Requirements** - 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) **Additional Requirements** - Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word - A methodical, organised approach and strong attention to detail **Model** Hybrid **Salary** Competitive **Benefits** 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