Accounts & Bookkeeper

The Best Connection; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

The Best Connection is hiring a part-time Accounts & Bookkeeping Administrator in West Bromwich to own day-to-day finance tasks including payroll, bookkeeping, invoicing and reporting.

The role requires at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience, strong knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll, with flexible patterns and good communication. 25 hours per week, £14.60 per hour, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts.
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and financial compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintaining employee payroll records, deductions and statutory payments.
• Using Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll.
• Producing and issuing customer invoices.
• Maintaining the sales and purchase ledger.
• Monitoring outstanding accounts and following up overdue payments.
• Recording and reconciling customer payments.
• Maintaining accurate records of income, expenditure, receipts and bank transactions.
• Completing regular bank reconciliations.
• Producing financial reports and summaries for management.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
• Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants.
• Ensuring financial records comply with relevant regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisation

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Part-Time | £14.60 per hour | Approx. 25 hours per week

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Administrator looking for a flexible part-time role where you can take ownership of the day-to-day finance function?

We are recruiting for an established and successful business looking for an organised, reliable and conscientious Accounts & Bookkeeping Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied role covering everything from payroll and bookkeeping to invoicing, credit control and financial reporting, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility.

What you'll be doing

As the Accounts & Bookkeeping Administrator, you'll play an important role in keeping the company's finances running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintaining employee payroll records, deductions and statutory payments
• Using Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll
• Producing and issuing customer invoices
• Maintaining the sales and purchase ledger
• Monitoring outstanding accounts and following up overdue payments
• Recording and reconciling customer payments
• Maintaining accurate records of income, expenditure, receipts and bank transactions
• Completing regular bank reconciliations
• Producing financial reports and summaries for management
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
• Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants
• Ensuring financial records comply with relevant regulations and company procedures

What we're looking for

You'll be confident managing your own workload and comfortable taking responsibility for a range of financial tasks.

Essential experience includes:

• Minimum 2 years' bookkeeping experience
• Previous accounting or finance administration experience
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll
• Good understanding of payroll processes and financial compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Confident and professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively

Hours & Pay

• £14.60 per hour
• Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible working pattern available
• Typical hours could include 9:00am to 1:00pm, although alternative arrangements can be discussed

What's in it for you?

• Flexible part-time working
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied role with plenty of responsibility
• Long-term opportunity with an established business