Bookkeeper

Arden Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced accounts assistant located in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role offers the option of part-time or full-time hours and includes flexible working arrangements during peak times. Responsibilities include raising invoices, reconciling accounts using Xero, and general office administration. Ideal candidates should have bookkeeping experience, strong Xero skills, and a good command of Excel. You'll enjoy benefits like free onsite parking and no weekend work.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

No weekends or bank holidays

WFH flexibility during peak times

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping/accounts, client money experience preferred.
• Proficient in Xero for bank reconciliations and invoicing.
• Must have good skills in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Raise invoices for various services.
• Allocate rent payments and reconcile client accounts.
• Pay landlords and process supplier payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations in Xero.
• Chase arrears and respond to account queries.
• Support general office admin tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping/accounts experience

Strong Xero skills

Good Excel ability

Accurate, organised, confident communicator

Job description

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon / Free Parking
Hours: Would look
Salary: £28,000 £32,000

Working Pattern: WFH Flexibility at Peak Times

Why This Role Stands Out

• Part-time or full time permanent role with long-term stability
• No weekends or bank holidays
• WFH flexibility during peak periods (quarter days + Christmas/New Year)
• Free onsite parking in Stratford-upon-Avon

Your Responsibilities

• Raise invoices (rent, service charge, insurance, utilities)
• Allocate rent payments and reconcile client accounts
• Pay landlords and process supplier payments
• Complete bank reconciliations in Xero
• Chase arrears via email, letter, or phone
• Respond to account queries
• Support general office admin (filing, scanning, record keeping)
• Assist during key rent dates (with WFH support at peak times)

What We re Looking For

Essential

• Bookkeeping/accounts experience (client money experience ideal)
• Strong Xero skills
• Good Excel ability
• Accurate, organised, confident communicator

Desirable

• Property, lettings, or estate agency experience
• Service charge or rent invoicing knowledge
• Experience with Alto or similar systems