Bookkeeper - part time varied role with flexibility

Reed; Old Newton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office environment

Free onsite parking

Sage Employee Benefits Scheme

Potential hybrid/home working

Friendly and supportive team culture

Opportunity to broaden accounting know

Sage Employee Benefits Scheme

Job summary

Reed is hiring a part-time Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator in Bury St Edmunds to support clients and the internal team, up to 20 hours per week. You’ll manage payroll and bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy in a collaborative, friendly office.

The role offers flexibility with potential hybrid/home working and a chance to broaden accounting knowledge within a professional practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Familiarity with Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks and AutoEntry.
• Organised with strong time management.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
• Review VAT returns and assist with financial statements.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Organised

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

AutoEntry

Job description

Looking for a varied, part-time bookkeeping and payroll role with flexibility and a friendly team?

Our client is a well-established and highly professional accountancy practice dedicated to delivering exceptional service to their clients. As a result of their growth we have been engaged to recruit an additional part-time Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join our close-knit team in Bury St Edmunds.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with bookkeeping and payroll experience who enjoys working in a supportive office environment where no two days are the same.

Why join our client?

Modern office environment

Free onsite parking

Sage Employee Benefits Scheme

Potential hybrid/home working opportunities

Friendly and supportive team culture

Opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge within a professional practice

The Role:

This is a part time Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator post, up to 20 hrs per week, where you'll play a key role in supporting both the firms' clients and internal team. Your responsibilities will include:

Payroll:

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance
• Managing pension auto-enrolment obligations

Bookkeeping

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
• Working with Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks and AutoEntry
• Reviewing and preparing VAT returns
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements

Administration

• Providing general administrative support
• Scanning, filing and document management
• Assisting with reception and ad hoc office duties

What experience is required:

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. It is essential to have the following experience, and to be able to work on a Tuesday due to a key client payroll needs:

• Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience
• Experience processing payroll
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll software
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach

Other knowledge that this is highly desired but not essential:

• Experience within an accountancy practice
• Knowledge of Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks and AutoEntry
• Understanding of pension auto-enrolment requirements

What We're Looking For - We're not just seeking experience. We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering accurate work
• Enjoys building positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Is proactive and willing to learn
• Brings a positive attitude to the workplace

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with a respected local accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.