Bookkeeper

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,650 - 31,350; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

On-site parking

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Point Professional Recruitment LTD is recruiting a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator for a friendly office in Huntingdon. The role combines bookkeeping, admin and reception duties, with occasional travel to the St Neots office.

The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience (ideally in an accountancy practice), be proficient with QuickBooks, Xero or Sage, and possess strong VAT knowledge, accuracy and communication skills. 25 hours per week, £28,500 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Experience in an accountancy practice would be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with payroll administration where required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Liaising with clients regarding financial information and queries.
• Providing general office administration support.
• Welcoming visitors and managing the reception area.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post.
• Supporting colleagues with a range of administrative tasks.
• Occasional travel to the St Neots office to provide additional support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Organisation

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

The Role

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy combining finance, administration and customer-facing responsibilities within a friendly, professional office?

Our client is looking to recruit a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join their established team based in Huntingdon. This is a varied position, combining bookkeeping, office administration and front-of-house duties, with occasional travel to their St Neots office.

This role would particularly suit someone who has previously worked within an accountancy practice and enjoys working with a variety of financial records whilst also supporting the day-to-day running of a busy office.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Processing sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with payroll administration where required
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Liaising with clients regarding financial information and queries
• Providing general office administration support
• Welcoming visitors and managing the reception area
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Supporting colleagues with a range of administrative tasks
• Occasional travel to the St Neots office to provide additional support

Skills & Experience

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
• Experience working within an accountancy practice would be highly advantageous
• Confident using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero and Sage
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and friendly manner with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable managing both financial and administrative responsibilities
• Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Able to work independently whilst contributing to a close-knit team

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £28,500 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week with flexibility around working days and start/finish times.

Location: Primarily office based in Huntingdon, with occasional travel to the St Neots office.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time working hours
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied role combining bookkeeping, administration and reception
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to utilise and further develop your accounting knowledge
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established local business

If you're an organised and personable Bookkeeper who enjoys being an integral part of a busy office, we'd love to hear from you.