Bookkeeper

Astute Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Astute Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Part-Time Bookkeeper to join a small business in the Nottingham area. The role is fully office-based with free parking and offers 20–25 hours per week, with a three‑weekday spread and potential extension beyond the initial three months.

You will manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT, and reporting, using Sage Cloud and Xero, while supporting payroll and financial controls. Experience in Sage Cloud, Xero, and Excel will help drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Experience using both Sage Cloud and Xero.
• Good understanding of nominal ledger coding, journals and bank reconciliations.
• Experience processing invoices and managing customer and supplier accounts.
• Knowledge of VAT and related treatments.
• Strong Excel skills and general IT ability.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage Cloud and Xero.
• Maintain accurate nominal ledger coding and post journal entries.
• Complete bank, card and control account reconciliations.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, allocate customer receipts and record supplier payments.
• Check supplier invoices and pricing discrepancies, credit notes and extra charges.
• Support VAT returns and apply appropriate VAT treatments.
• Monitor aged debt, issue statements and chase overdue payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment runs.
• Prepare financial information, including P&L, aged balances and cashflow reports.
• Support payroll administration and year-end preparation where required.
• Maintain supporting documents and look for process improvements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Independence

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Proactive

Ownership

Tools

Sage Cloud

Xero

Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper Permanent Part time 20 - 25hrs Fully onsite

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £15.00 - £19.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: 20 - 25 hours per week

Working arrangement: Fully office-based, with free parking

Astute Recruitment is working with a small, established business in the Nottingham area to recruit an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper. This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day‑to‑day bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of a business.

Working closely with the business owner, you will manage a range of finance responsibilities, from reconciliations and invoice processing through to credit control, VAT and financial reporting. There will also be opportunities to improve existing processes and make the day‑to‑day finance function more efficient. The role offers flexibility across three weekdays, with the initial three‑month contract offering potential for extension or a longer‑term opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping using Sage Cloud and Xero.
• Maintain accurate nominal ledger coding and process journal entries.
• Complete bank, card and relevant control account reconciliations.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, allocate customer receipts and record supplier payments.
• Check supplier invoices, pricing discrepancies, credit notes and additional charges.
• Support VAT returns, including appropriate VAT treatments and domestic reverse‑charge requirements.
• Monitor aged debt, issue customer statements and chase overdue payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment‑run preparation.
• Prepare financial information, including profit and loss figures, aged balances, cash‑flow information and management reports.
• Support payroll administration, staff expenses and year‑end preparation where required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, reporting and financial controls.

About you:

We are looking for someone with strong practical bookkeeping experience who can work independently and manage their workload with accuracy and confidence.

You will ideally have:

• Proven hands‑on bookkeeping experience.
• Practical experience using both Sage Cloud and Xero.
• A good understanding of nominal ledger coding, journals and bank reconciliations.
• Experience processing invoices and managing customer and supplier accounts.
• Knowledge of VAT, including the ability to identify relevant VAT treatments.
• Confident Microsoft Excel skills and good general IT ability.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Experience with payroll, pensions, management reporting, year‑end preparation or improving financial processes would be advantageous.

Other roles you may have applied for: Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator.