Bookkeeping & Office Support

Francesca's Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Chesterfield is looking for a professional to provide maternity cover for one year. This role involves bookkeeping, office administration, and internal sales support. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and proactive, with a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 DOE, 28 days holiday, and a pension scheme are offered. Flexibility in working hours is available.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Company social events

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, office administration, or internal sales.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and accounts.
• Provide project management support.
• Handle office administration tasks.
• Assist with internal and product sales.
• Take on additional responsibilities as training continues.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office administration

Internal sales

Organisational skills

Reliability

Proactivity

Job description

Job Opportunity - Bookkeeping, Office Admin & Internal Sales (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Monday-Friday. Full‑time preferred, but school‑hours (9:00-3:00) can be considered to support childcare needs. Flexibility to increase hours towards full‑time as workload grows. Location: Chesterfield Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE (Pro Rata) Contract: Temporary (12 months maternity cover)

The Role

Francesca's Recruitment Ltd are recruiting for a professional and adaptable individual to provide maternity cover for one year, while also supporting additional workload following a reduction in hours by a current employee.

This varied position will involve:

• Bookkeeping and accounts management
• Project management support
• General office administration, including answering calls and handling correspondence
• Assisting with internal sales and product sales alongside colleagues
• Taking on additional responsibilities as training and experience develop

Full training will be provided on bookkeeping systems, with further duties introduced gradually.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking someone who is:

• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Experienced in bookkeeping, office administration, or internal sales - or willing to learn and take on more responsibility
• Flexible to work either full‑time Monday‑Friday or school‑hours (9am or 9.30am-3pm) depending on personal circumstances
• Keen to grow within a dynamic and supportive team

Benefits

• Competitive salary £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Company social events, including summer and Christmas parties 🎉

Start Date

The successful candidate will commence employment in the first week of January, allowing time for a full handover and training