Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible hours

Friendly team

Job summary

Confidential in Slough is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper for a part-time, temporary role.

The position offers 20 hours per week, based in the office, with a pay rate of £14 per hour and flexible hours within the week. Holiday pay is included, and you will be joining a friendly finance team supporting day-to-day transactional activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role.
• Sage 50 knowledge is essential.
• Proficient with reconciliations, invoicing, credit control and ledger management.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Oversee credit control and debtor management.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Post journals and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with month-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper (Part-Time) - Temporary position

Location: Slough (based in office)
Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible)
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Our client, a successful business based in Slough, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their team on a part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking for flexible working hours within a friendly and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledger
• Processing invoices and payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control and debtor management
• Preparing VAT returns
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end processes
• General bookkeeping and accounts administration duties
• Supporting the wider finance function as required

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 is essential
• Experience across all areas of transactional finance
• Confident with reconciliations, invoicing, credit control and ledger management
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Full UK driving licence and own transport due to business location
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

What's on Offer

• £14.00 per hour + holiday pay
• Flexible 20-hour working week
• Friendly and supportive working environment