Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)

Tjarks and Tjarks Design Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A design and branding firm in Greater London is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Sage 50 accounting software, and be fully or part qualified (AAT or ACCA). Responsibilities include managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial reports, and adapting to technology changes aimed at increasing efficiency through automation and AI.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient in international accounting ideally including the US and The Netherlands.
• High levels of integrity and dependability.
• International bookkeeping in different currencies is advantageous.
• Full or part qualified AAT or ACCA.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Record financial transactions on Sage 50.
• Assist with technology changes to drive automation and AI.
• Raise invoices as directed by the financial controller.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Holiday cover for the team and assist with admin tasks.
• Assist with annual accounts for different jurisdictions.
• Manage filing of documents on system and manually.
• Support automation and AI initiatives in finance.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Sage proficiency

Excel skills

German or Dutch language skills

Experience in international accounting

Automation and AI experience

Education

Full or part qualified AAT or ACCA

Tools

Sage 50 accounting software

MS Office

Job description

For over 30 years, Tjarks & Tjarks has been a leader in private label branding and packaging, creating design that wins at the retail shelf. We combine creativity, precision, and production expertise to deliver end-to-end design‑to‑artwork solutions for global retailers.

Our culture is built on reliability, consistency, and exceptional attention to detail. We’re hands‑on, dependable, and obsessed with craft, delivering work that performs in the real world.

About the role

As bookkeeper/accounts assistant to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for general bookkeeping and a variety of day‑to‑day accounting tasks. You will have bookkeeper experience, be proficient using Sage and be full or part qualified – AAT or ACCA.

• General bookkeeping (accounts payable/accounts receivable/prepayments/accruals)
• Recording all financial transactions on Sage 50 accounting software
• Raising payment of approved invoices by BACS
• Raising invoices as required and directed by the financial controller
• Preparing ad‑hoc financial reporting
• Holiday cover for team members, assisting with required tasks
• Assisting the Financial controller with designated tasks including general administration tasks
• Assisting with the preparing of annual accounts for different jurisdictions
• Managing filing of documents efficiently both on the system and manually
• Assisting with technology changes to drive automation and the use of AI.

Skills / Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience
• German or Dutch language skills advantageous.
• Be experienced in international accounting ideally including the US and The Netherlands
• International Bookkeeping in different currencies would be advantageous
• Be full or part qualified AAT or ACCA
• Be highly skilled in using Excel spreadsheets
• Have high levels of integrity and dependability
• Experience in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Ability to balance and own workload.
• Flexible and self‑motivated with the energy and drive to deliver in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with automation and AI would be highly advantageous

Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and works with precision.
• Effective project manager, able to manage workload.
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrates initiative, is creative and contributes ideas.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners.
• Friendly, approachable, respectful and a positive team player.
• Flexible, adaptable, calm whilst working under pressure.
• Professional with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can‑do attitude.
• Aptitude for driving change to meet latest industry standards and stay ahead with the use of automation and AI.
• Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

Employment type: Part‑time

Seniority level: Associate