Bookkeeper (Part Time)

A village somewhere; Dorking; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run business in Dorking is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage accounts using Xero. The role offers flexible hours, with responsibilities including processing transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing reconciliations. Ideal candidates will possess an AAT qualification and strong bookkeeping skills.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension: Auto-enrolment

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping skills and understanding of debits and credits.
• Experience with multicurrency transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily multicurrency transactions.
• Maintaining the Sales Ledger and resolving customer invoice queries.
• Preparing monthly account reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Multicurrency Transactions

Debits and Credits

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a family-run business in the events/publishing sector to recruit a Part-Time Bookkeeper based in Dorking. The role offers approximately 22-23 hours per week, or 29-30 hours, with flexible scheduling over 3 full days or spread across 4-5 days.

The primary purpose of this role is to maintain the company's accounts using Xero, alongside another Bookkeeper, handling daily transactions and month-end close for submission to external accountants.

Responsibilities include:

1. Processing daily multicurrency transactions.
2. Maintaining the Sales Ledger: issuing invoices and statements, resolving customer invoice queries.
3. Performing low-volume credit control to ensure prompt payments.
4. Managing the Purchase Ledger: recording invoices, liaising with suppliers regarding invoicing queries, and ensuring timely payments.
5. Preparing monthly account reconciliations.
6. Conducting bank reconciliations.
7. Closing month-end accounts and reporting on debits and credits (trial balance).
8. Calculating quarterly VAT returns.
9. Arranging bank transfers.
10. Recording and reimbursing staff expenses and mileage claims accurately.

Requirements & Skills:

• AAT qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience with Xero is advantageous.
• Strong bookkeeping skills and understanding of debits and credits.
• Experience with multicurrency transactions is a plus.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Salary: £34,000-£36,000 pro rata.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment.
• Office-based 3 days a week; remote working possible if 4 days.
• Free parking.