Bookkeeper (Ad Hoc / Casual)

Education Alliance for Life Chances; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Alliance for Life Chances is seeking an ad hoc, hourly-paid Bookkeeper to support the Director with daily financial record-keeping on Xero. As funded programmes grow, this role will help keep records accurate and ready for reporting, audit and funder requirements.

The position involves day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and liaising with external accountants and auditors. Strong charity accounting experience and an AAT or equivalent qualification are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Experience in charity bookkeeping and fund accounting.
• Proficiency with Xero for day-to-day transactions.
• AAT or equivalent bookkeeping qualification is required.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently while handling sensitive info.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping on Xero and ensure records are up to date.
• Process invoices, receipts and expenses accurately.
• Perform bank reconciliations regularly.
• Assist with periodic reconciliations ahead of reporting.
• Support year-end accounts prep and annual audit with accountants.
• Help with Gift Aid and donation record-keeping.
• Maintain records across restricted/unrestricted funding streams.
• Assist with PAYE reconciliations as needed.
• Flag discrepancies to Director promptly.
• Operate with high accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Auditor liaison

Charity fund accounting

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

EALC is looking for an ad hoc, hourly-paid Bookkeeper to support the Director with day-to-day financial record-keeping on Xero. As EALC’s funded programmes grow the volume and complexity of bookkeeping has increased, and this role will help keep financial records accurate, current and ready for reporting, audit and funder requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping on Xero, keeping records accurate and up to date
• Processing invoices, receipts and expenses
• Bank reconciliation on a regular basis
• Supporting periodic reconciliation ahead of reporting to the Director and trustees
• Liaising with EALC’s accountants to support year-end accounts preparation and the annual audit
• Supporting Gift Aid claims and accurate donation record-keeping
• Maintaining clear records across EALC’s different funding streams (restricted and unrestricted)
• Supporting PAYE and other statutory reconciliations as required
• Flagging queries, discrepancies or anything unusual to the Director promptly
• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a charity or small organisation
• Working knowledge of Xero, or the ability to pick it up quickly
• Confident with reconciliations, purchase/sales ledger and expense processing
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work flexibly and independently, fitting hours around EALC’s needs
• Comfortable liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Discreet and trustworthy in handling financial and sensitive information
• Experience with restricted/unrestricted fund accounting in a charity setting
• AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping qualification
• Experience supporting Gift Aid claims
• Familiarity with small charity governance and reporting requirements

Location Bradford - hybrid/remote working possible

Salary Competitive hourly rate, to be confirmed following local benchmarking

Contract Casual / ad hoc, hourly paid

Working Pattern Flexible, agreed with the Director according to workload