Bookkeeper

perfect placement; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent automotive dealership in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper. The role offers flexibility between 20-25 hours per week and involves processing payments, preparing VAT returns, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have bookkeeping experience and strong communication skills. The position provides a negotiable salary, annual leave, and training opportunities within a reputable family-run business.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

In-house training/development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar administrative/bookkeeping role.
• Hands-on experience with bookkeeping software; training can be provided.
• Ability to build good relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts accurately.
• Reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Bookkeeper required in Wotton-under-Edge. Due to relocation, our client, an independent automotive car dealership located in Wotton-under-Edge, is looking to recruit a Bookkeeper on a part-time basis.

• Negotiable starting salary pending previous accounts/automotive experience.
• Between 20-25 hours per week with flexibility on how these can be structured.
• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded family-run business.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts, ensuring accurate entry into accounting systems.
• Reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns in line with regulations.
• Liaise with clients, answering queries promptly and professionally.
• Carry out general administrative tasks, including answering telephone calls.
• Organise workload efficiently to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar administrative/bookkeeping role.
• Hands-on experience using bookkeeping software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.). Training can be provided to expand knowledge.
• IT literate with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator; ability to build good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills; ability to multitask at a high tempo.
• Any experience in the motor trade or with the Kerridge/Keyloop dealer management system would be highly beneficial, but is non-essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Negotiable starting salary pending previous accounts/automotive experience.
• 20 days annual leave pro rata plus the 8 bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded family-run business.
• Access to in-house training/development.
• Between 20-25 hours per week with flexibility on how these can be structured.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Bookkeeper job in the Weston-Under-Edge area, please contact Sarena Abbot at Perfect Placement Today.

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