Bookkeeper

Morson Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Temporary Bookkeeper based in Bristol. The role is part-time (22–25 hours/week) with flexible days and hours, and involves day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, invoicing, and VAT support.

This ongoing temporary position suits an organised, reliable candidate with strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, payroll checks, and provide financial information for management review, while maintaining accurate records and responding to

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or hands-on accounts roles.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial record keeping.
• Organised, thorough and reliable approach to work.
• Capable of managing day-to-day accounts independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with colleagues, clients and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities using Xero.
• Raise sales invoices and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial information for review.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns.
• Review aged debtors and flag issues.
• Check trial balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Check payroll figures and arrange payments.
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues and management.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Organisation

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Xero

Job description

Temporary Bookkeeper | £18.00–£19.50 per hour | Bristol | Part-Time

Morson are recruiting for a Temporary Bookkeeper to support one of our businesses based in Bristol.

This is an ongoing temporary opportunity, offering 22–25 hours per week with flexibility around working days and how the hours are structured.

The business has a relatively straightforward accounts function, with low invoice volumes. The role would suit someone who is organised, thorough, competent and reliable, with experience managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities using Xero.
• Raise sales invoices and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial information for management review.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns.
• Review aged debtors and flag any potential issues.
• Check trial balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Check payroll figures and arrange payments.
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues, clients and management.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or hands-on accounts role.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial record keeping.
• Organised, thorough and reliable approach to work.
• Confident managing day-to-day accounts independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with colleagues, clients and management.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Previous experience managing the books for a small business.
• Experience supporting monthly management accounts and preparing VAT returns.

Role Details

• Location: Bristol
• Rate: £18.00–£19.50 per hour
• Hours: 22–25 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Part-time, flexible days and hours
• Duration: Ongoing temporary assignment