Bookkeeper

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Senior Bookkeeper in Chester City Centre. You will manage bookkeeping for various clients, ensuring timely VAT returns and preparing management accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in accountancy practices, with proficiency in Xero preferred. This role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (pro-rata)

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience gained in a similar role in accountancy practice is essential.
• AAT qualified preferred but not essential.
• Experience with Xero and/or other cloud-based bookkeeping software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a variety of clients using Xero and other cloud accounting packages.
• Completing VAT returns.
• Processing sales invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Bank reconciliations and posting bank transactions.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner.

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with Xero

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Overview

Reference
JO0000000667

Salary
£28,000 - £35,000/annum

Job Location
United Kingdom — England — North West England — Cheshire — Chester

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
18 September 2025

Senior Bookkeeper

Part-time Senior Practice Bookkeeper role based in Chester City Centre. This role is offered on a part-time basis, 3 days per week. Ideally you will be based in the office, although hybrid working will also be considered. The firm offers a professional, yet friendly team environment, with a range of benefits and a competitive base salary.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a variety of clients using Xero and other cloud accounting packages
• Completing VAT returns
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Bank reconciliations and posting bank transactions
• Ensuring work is completed in a timely manner
• Preparation of management accounts
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner

Benefits

You will be joining a friendly team in a long-established and successful accountancy practice, with a competitive salary up to £35,000 and 25 days holiday (pro-rata).

Requirements

• Experience gained in a similar role in accountancy practice - essential
• AAT qualified preferred, but not essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience of Xero and/or other cloud-based bookkeeping software is essential