Accounts Manager/Bookkeeper (Part Time)

RG Consultancy; Sandbach; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A small consultancy firm in Sandbach is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager/Bookkeeper. This part-time role offers flexible hours (25-30 per week) and involves managing the company's accounts, including day-to-day bookkeeping, processing invoices, and VAT returns. The candidate must have experience in a similar role and ideally be AAT qualified. They will work closely with the financial director and support admin tasks when needed. Additional benefits include 24 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday off

Christmas close down

Free onsite parking

Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounts management is essential.
• AAT qualification or equivalent is required.
• Understanding of SME environment in accounts department.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and company accounts.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle VAT returns and compliance.
• Support payroll processing when needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Management

XERO software

MS Excel

Strong IT skills

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic SME in Sandbach who are recruiting an Accounts Manager/Bookkeeper to manage and maintain the company accounts. The role is a stand alone role but you will join a small office and work alongside the rest of the business, reporting into the Financial Director.

• Flexible part time working hours (25-30 hours per week)
• Some home working
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Birthday off & Christmas close down
• Free onsite parking
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance

Role Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and maintenance of company accounts
• Processing sales and purchase invoices
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• VAT returns and compliance
• Payroll processing and support where needed
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Liaising with external management accountants and year-end accountants
• Preparing information and schedules required for management accounts and year-end
• Supporting management with ad-hoc financial queries and reporting
• Supporting the admin team with basic duties like phone calls/queries when required

Person Specification

• Experience working as a Bookkeeper, Accounts/Office Manager or in an all-round accounts role is essential
• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Understanding of working within an SME environment within an accounts department
• Experience using XERO is preferred but not essential
• Strong IT skills including accounting software and MS Excel