Bookkeeper

Smart10Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing B2B services business in the security sector seeks a Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage finance operations. The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience with Xero, proven bookkeeping skills, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include Xero management, sales and purchase ledgers, VAT compliance, and month-end support. This office-based role offers flexible hours and a competitive pro-rata salary in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Competitive pro-rate salary

Opportunity to make an impact

Supportive SME work environment

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in an SME environment.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Xero is essential.
• Good accuracy and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily posting and bank reconciliations in Xero.
• Raise invoices and maintain customer records in the Sales Ledger.
• Process supplier invoices and match to POs in the Purchase Ledger.
• Prepare and submit MTD VAT returns and support compliance.
• Assist with month-end processes and management reporting.
• Handle supplier/client queries and general finance tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero

Excel

Tools

Xero

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Part‑Time Bookkeeper

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (office-based)
Hours: 20-30 per week, flexible within the working day
Salary: £32,000-£36,000 pro rata

About the Role

A growing B2B services business in the security sector is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day finance operations. You'll take ownership of Xero bookkeeping, support cash flow management, and provide timely and accurate financial information to the wider team.

This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone confident in Xero, who is organised, reliable, and able to work independently. While full accounts experience is useful, the focus is on strong bookkeeping skills and practical experience with Xero.

Key Responsibilities

• Xero Management: daily posting, bank reconciliations, journals, and month-end routines
• Sales Ledger: raising invoices/credit notes, allocating receipts, chasing overdue payments, maintaining customer records
• Purchase Ledger: processing supplier invoices and expenses, matching to POs, arranging payments, reconciling statements
• VAT & Compliance: preparing and submitting MTD VAT returns, reconciling VAT accounts, supporting statutory filings
• Month‑End Support: accruals, prepayments, fixed asset register maintenance, and basic management reporting
• Finance Administration: responding to supplier/client queries and supporting general finance tasks

Requirements

• Proven bookkeeping experience in an SME environment
• Strong, hands‑on experience with Xero (essential)
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills and high accuracy

Personal Attributes

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail
• Commercially aware and comfortable working to deadlines
• Trustworthy with confidential information
• Proactive communicator and team player

Benefits

• Flexible part‑time hours (20-30 hours per week)
• Competitive pro‑rate salary
• Office‑based role with the opportunity to make an impact
• Supportive, SME work environment