Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant

Handpicked Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Handpicked Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant in London for a hands-on finance role across a small hospitality group.

The role covers bookkeeping, payroll, invoice processing and month-end support, working closely with external advisers. 2-3 days per week, pro-rated from the £50,000 FTE salary. Experience in hotels or owner-managed businesses is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment.
• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Confident using Xero.
• Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Comfortable preparing monthly P&L information.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices across the group.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded.
• Manage supplier payments, reconciliations and general accounts payable duties.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, including preparation of monthly P&L information.
• Maintain the accounting records on Xero.
• Process payroll accurately and on time, including starters, leavers, deductions and payroll adjustments.
• Manage payroll-related administration, including pension contributions and statutory payments.
• Assist with VAT and other routine finance and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with hotel and hospitality operations teams regarding invoices, expenses and financial information.
• Support the family office with ad hoc finance and bookkeeping requirements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Invoices

Month-end

Tools

Xero

Job description

Title: Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant

Location: London

Salary: £50,000 (Full Time Equivalent) to be pro-rated for 2-3 days per week

Our client is a privately owned family office with a portfolio of hotel and hospitality businesses. They are looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function across the group.

This is a hands-on role covering bookkeeping, payroll, invoice processing and month-end support, working closely with the wider business and external advisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices across the group.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded.
• Manage supplier payments, reconciliations and general accounts payable duties.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, including preparation of monthly P&L information.
• Maintain the accounting records on Xero.
• Process payroll accurately and on time, including starters, leavers, deductions and payroll adjustments.
• Manage payroll-related administration, including pension contributions and statutory payments.
• Assist with VAT and other routine finance and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with hotel and hospitality operations teams regarding invoices, expenses and financial information.
• Support the family office with ad hoc finance and bookkeeping requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment.
• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Confident using Xero.
• Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Comfortable preparing or assisting with monthly P&L information.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, family offices or owner-managed businesses would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working independently in a hands‑on finance role.

This is a part‑time position working 2-3 days per week and would suit an experienced bookkeeper looking for a varied role within a privately owned hospitality group.