Bookkeeper

Astute Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Astute Recruitment in Nottingham is recruiting a Part-Time Bookkeeper (20–25 hours per week), fully onsite with free parking. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT, and financial reporting, offering potential for extension after an initial three-month contract.

The successful candidate will have hands-on bookkeeping experience and be proficient in Sage Cloud and Xero, with strong Excel and IT skills, and the ability to take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Sage Cloud and Xero.
• Strong Excel and IT skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage Cloud and Xero.
• Maintain nominal ledger coding and process journal entries.
• Complete bank, card and control account reconciliations.
• Process invoices and manage customer and supplier accounts.
• Support VAT returns and appropriate VAT treatments.
• Prepare financial information and management reports.
• Assist payroll administration where required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Sage Cloud

Xero

Nominal ledger

VAT knowledge

Tools

Sage Cloud

Xero

Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper | Permanent | Part time 20 – 25hrs | Fully onsite

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £15.00 – £19.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours:20 – 25 hours per week

Working arrangement: Fully office-based, with free parking

Astute Recruitment is working with a small, established business in the Nottingham area to recruit an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper. This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of a business.

Working closely with the business owner, you will manage a range of finance responsibilities, from reconciliations and invoice processing through to credit control, VAT and financial reporting. There will also be opportunities to improve existing processes and make the day-to‑day finance function more efficient. The role offers flexibility across three weekdays, with the initial three-month contract offering potential for extension or a longer‑term opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage Cloud and Xero.


• Maintain accurate nominal ledger coding and process journal entries.


• Complete bank, card and relevant control account reconciliations.


• Process sales and purchase invoices, allocate customer receipts and record supplier payments.


• Check supplier invoices, pricing discrepancies, credit notes and additional charges.


• Support VAT returns, including appropriate VAT treatments and domestic reverse-charge requirements.


• Monitor aged debt, issue customer statements and chase overdue payments.


• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment‑run preparation.


• Prepare financial information, including profit and loss figures, aged balances, cash‑flow information and management reports.


• Support payroll administration, staff expenses and year‑end preparation where required.


• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.


• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, reporting and financial controls.

About you:

We are looking for someone with strong practical bookkeeping experience who can work independently and manage their workload with accuracy and confidence.

You will ideally have:

• Proven hands‑on bookkeeping experience.


• Practical experience using both Sage Cloud and Xero.


• A good understanding of nominal ledger coding, journals and bank reconciliations.


• Experience processing invoices and managing customer and supplier accounts.


• Knowledge of VAT, including the ability to identify relevant VAT treatments.


• Confident Microsoft Excel skills and good general IT ability.


• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.


• A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

Experience with payroll, pensions, management reporting, year‑end preparation or improving financial processes would be advantageous.

Other roles you may have applied for: Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator.