Bookkeeper (Part Time)

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

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a reliable part-time Bookkeeper to manage finances for a property business. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills, familiarity with SAGE, and a practical, organized approach. The role is flexible, offering 16 hours of work per week and includes responsibilities such as payroll and general office support. This position is based in Sittingbourne, requiring a driver due to transport limitations.

Benefits

Company pension

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in bookkeeping and working independently.
• Fundamental experience in gathering payroll data.
• Familiar with property or small business environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping using SAGE: sales & purchase ledger, VAT returns.
• Prepare payroll via HMRC Basic PAYE Tools.
• Coordinate property admin tasks such as rent invoicing.
• Assist with annual accounts prep for External Accountants.
• Support general office tasks including answering phones.

Skills

Bookkeeping skills

Organised approach

Familiar with SAGE

Tools

SAGE

HMRC Basic PAYE Tools

Job description

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.

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