Bookkeeper

CMA Recruitment Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing SME in Eastleigh is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to manage finance operations and administrative responsibilities. Ideal candidates have a strong finance background, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and free parking. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive and purpose-driven organisation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

Private Healthcare

Friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar, broad finance role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day finance operations including data entry in Xero, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
• Handling monthly payroll, RTI submissions, pension compliance, and VAT returns.
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Supporting payment tracking, debt collection, and liaising with project managers and accountants.
• Ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and HR regulations.
• Providing general office administrative support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Adaptability

Tools

Xero

Job description

An established and expanding SME based in Eastleigh is looking to appoint a part-time Bookkeeper to take ownership of a broad range of finance and administrative responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety and autonomy within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation.

The Bookkeeper role will involve:

• Managing day-to-day finance operations including data entry in Xero, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
• Handling monthly payroll, RTI submissions, pension compliance, and VAT returns.
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Supporting payment tracking, debt collection, and liaising with project managers and accountants.
• Ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and HR regulations.
• Providing general office administrative support.

Suitable Candidate for the Bookkeeper vacancy:

• Previous experience in a similar, broad finance role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong communication skills.

Additional benefits and information for the Bookkeeper vacancy:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to join a friendly and growing business.
• Varied and hands-on role offering real responsibility
• Free parking
• Private Healthcare

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