Bookkeeper

Reed; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Growing business

Autonomy

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Reed Accountancy is recruiting a Bookkeeper for a growing business in manufacturing and construction support. This is a flexible, fully remote, part-time role with 16-24 hours per week and reporting to the leadership team.

You will maintain accurate financial records, support month-end processes, reconcile accounts, and provide timely financial information to aid business decisions. This role offers autonomy and a collaborative environment with potential for office-based work as the business

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in a commercial setting.
• Strong reconciliation and ledger management skills.
• Experience assisting with monthly management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and raise orders for products and materials.
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support cash management activities.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end procedures, including journals where required.
• Monitor expenditure and maintain accurate financial records.
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve account queries.
• Produce financial reports for management and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliation

Management accounts

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper

Remote 16-24 Hours per Week Competitive Salary DOE

Join a Growing Business in a Flexible, Part-Time Bookkeeping Role

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and proactive Bookkeeper on behalf of a growing business operating within the manufacturing and construction support sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in a flexible, fully remote position, with the potential for office-based working as the business continues to expand. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and delivering valuable financial information to support business decisions.

Benefits

• Fully remote working initially
• Flexible part-time hours (16-24 hours per week)
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
• Varied role with autonomy and ownership
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and raising orders for products and materials
• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Performing regular account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting cash management activities
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting month-end procedures, including journals where required
• Monitoring expenditure and maintaining accurate financial records
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving account queries
• Producing financial reports and information for managementSupporting the ongoing development and improvement of finance processes
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, or similar finance professional
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation experience
• Experience assisting with or preparing management accounts
• Confident working knowledge of Xero (essential)

Desirable Experience

• Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, or a related sector
• Knowledge of stock-based businesses and supplier management processes

If you're looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can take ownership of a varied finance role and contribute to the growth of an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.