Bookkeeper

Interaction Recruitment; Costessey; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established Accountancy Practice is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The role includes carrying out various bookkeeping tasks while working as part of a supportive team. Initially office-based during training, it will transition to a hybrid role, allowing flexibility in working arrangements after the probationary period.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Study support post-probation

Flexible days/hours to suit individual circumstances

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting role is essential.
• Ideally, experience within a practice environment.
• IT Literate with knowledge of day-to-day transactional accounting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Process and post sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform VAT returns and bank reconciliation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Working towards relevant qualification (e.g., AAT)

Tools

Sage

Xero

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Overview

Reference: 448059

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000/annum + Benefits

Job Location: United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- St Ives

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2025

We are actively representing a well-established Accountancy Practice in their search for a part-time Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Initially, this role will be office-based during the training period; however, it will revert to a hybrid role once training is completed.

Working as part of a well-established team, this role requires you to work full-time, 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Accounts Supervisor. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients
2. Processing and posting sales and purchase invoices
3. Bank reconciliation
4. VAT Returns
5. Resolving queries from clients
6. Ad hoc duties to support the team

Applications are welcomed from individuals with the following skills and experience:

1. Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential)
2. Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day-to-day transactional accounting (essential)
3. Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT
4. IT Literate - experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous
5. Team player with excellent communication skills
6. Strong organizational skills are essential

The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances. They also offer ongoing training and development, along with study support once the probationary period is completed.

This role will initially be office-based during the training period; however, hybrid working will be available. Applicants must live within a commutable distance from St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

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