Bookkeeper - Part Time

Search; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Search is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a part-time, flexible hours role in Aberdeen with hybrid working. You will manage daily financials, ledgers, and liaise with the external accountant.

You will work 7–28 hours per week, with on-site parking and a supportive, small-team environment, and opportunities to shape processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeper or similar finance position.
• Essential experience using Xero.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes.
• Experience managing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Confident undertaking reconciliations and credit control activities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process invoices, payments and supplier transactions.
• Carry out bank and account reconciliations.
• Manage credit control and monitor outstanding balances.
• Conduct client credit and risk checks.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
• Producing finance reports when required.
• Act as the main point of contact for the external accountant.
• Supporting with general bookkeeping and finance administration duties.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Location: Hybrid Working Available, Office based in Aberdeen
Hours: Flexible to suit what you are looking for - (Minimum 7 hours per week, maximum to 28 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a small and friendly business. This role offers genuine flexibility, with working hours tailored to suit the successful candidate and hybrid working available.

Working alongside a close-knit team of four colleagues, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of the sales and purchase ledgers


• Processing invoices, payments and supplier transactions


• Carrying out bank and account reconciliations


• Managing credit control and monitoring outstanding balances


• Conducting client credit and risk checks


• Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero


• Producing finance reports when required


• Acting as the main point of contact for the external accountant


• Supporting with general bookkeeping and finance administration duties


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls

About You

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper or similar finance position


• Essential experience using Xero


• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes


• Experience managing sales and purchase ledgers


• Confident undertaking reconciliations and credit control activities


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload


• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

What's on Offer?

• Flexible hours to fit around your commitments


• Part-time opportunity ranging from 7 to 28 hours per week


• Hybrid working available


• Free on-site parking


• A supportive and friendly working environment


• Opportunity to work within a small business where your contribution will have a real impact


• Long-term permanent opportunity with autonomy and responsibility

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 7-28 hours per week (flexible)
Location: Hybrid Working Available with Free On-Site Parking

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.