Bookkeeper

Perfect Placement; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run automotive business in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper. The role involves processing payments and reconciling accounts with flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have proven bookkeeping experience and proficiency in relevant software. Attractive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Negotiable starting salary

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Access to in-house training/development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar administrative/bookkeeping role.
• IT literate and capable of using various bookkeeping software.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts accurately.
• Reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Experience in bookkeeping

Familiarity with bookkeeping software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero)

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Kerridge

Keyloop

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Bookkeeper required in Wotton-under-Edge.

• Negotiable starting salary pending previous accounts/automotive experience.
• Between 20-25 hours per week with flexibility on how these can be structured.
• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded family-run business.

Due to relocation, our client, an independent automotive car dealership located in Wotton-under-Edge, is looking to recruit a Bookkeeper on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts, ensuring accurate entry into accounting systems.
• Reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns in line with regulations.
• Liaise with clients, answering queries promptly and professionally.
• Carry out general administrative tasks, including answering telephone calls.
• Organise workload efficiently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible, you will have proven experience in a similar administrative/bookkeeping role, along with hands-on experience using bookkeeping software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.); training can be provided to expand knowledge. You will be IT literate, have strong organisational skills with attention to detail, be a clear and confident communicator, be able to build good relationships with clients and colleagues, have excellent phone etiquette and communication skills, and have the ability to multitask at a high tempo. Any experience in the motor trade or with the Kerridge/Keyloop dealer management system would be highly beneficial, but is non-essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Negotiable starting salary pending previous accounts/automotive experience.
• 20 days annual leave pro rata plus the 8 bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded family-run business.
• Access to in-house training/development.
• Between 20-25 hours per week with flexibility on how these can be structured.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Bookkeeper job in the Weston-Under-Edge area, please contact Sarena Abbot at Perfect Placement Today.

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