Bookkeeper (Part Time)

New Appointments Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established property management firm in Sittingbourne is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper (Part-Time) to oversee finances and administration. The role offers flexibility with 16 hours per week, requiring strong bookkeeping skills and familiarity with SAGE. Responsibilities include managing sales & purchase ledgers, payroll, annual accounts prep, and general office support. A driver’s license is necessary due to limited transport options.

Benefits

Company pension

Annual leave (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Experienced in bookkeeping and working independently.
• Familiar with property or small business environments is a bonus.
• A car/license to attend the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping using SAGE: sales & purchase ledger, VAT returns, bank reconciliations.
• Handle payroll via HMRC Basic PAYE Tools.
• Prepare annual accounts for External Accountants.
• Coordinate property administration: rent invoicing and lease renewals.
• Provide general office support: answering phones and filing.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping skills

Organised approach

SAGE accounting systems

Payroll data gathering

Tools

SAGE

HMRC Basic PAYE Tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Bookkeeper (Part-Time) to manage the finances and administration of our long-standing property business client, based in Sittingbourne, permanently.

This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone with strong bookkeeping skills and a practical, organised approach. You'll be a key part of a long-established business with flexibility and autonomy.

Role Details

• Location: Sittingbourne (must be a driver due to limited transport)
• Hours: 16 hours per week (flexible across 2 days)
• Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE / £15.38 p/h (c. £12,796 p/a pro-rata)
• Benefits: Company pension and annual leave (pro-rata)

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping using SAGE: sales & purchase ledger, VAT returns, bank reconciliations.
• Payroll via HMRC Basic PAYE Tools.
• Annual accounts prep for External Accountants.
• Property admin: Rent invoicing, lease renewals, maintenance coordination.
• General office support: Answering phones, post, filing, tenant liaison.
• Occasional private property admin and tax return support.

Requirements

• Experienced in bookkeeping and working independently.
• Fundamental experience in gathering payroll data.
• Familiar with SAGE accounting systems.
• Familiar with property or small business environments is a bonus.
• A car/license to attend the office.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.

If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.