Historic Estate Part-Time Bookkeeper - Flexible Hours Remote

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work possible

Annual leave

Pension entitlement

Job summary

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to support a Grade 1 listed estate. The role offers flexible hours, with weekly variability and some remote work, and involves cash flow management, invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, budgeting, and external accounting liaison.

Based in Oxfordshire and accessible by car, you will visit the residence weekly for post checks and coordination with household staff, while most tasks can be completed remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Experience with cash management and VAT submissions.
• Payroll and pension schemes experience.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Able to liaise with external accountants.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bank accounts and statements to ensure accurate cash flow.
• Review purchase invoices and raise sales invoices to support operations.
• Set up and maintain vendor trade accounts; execute weekly/ad-hoc payments.
• Manage payroll and pension schemes; ensure HR records are accurate.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and assist in budgeting processes.
• Coordinate with external accountants for year-end and financial reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero experience

Payroll

Budgeting

VAT submissions

Liaising with accountants

Tools

Xero

Job description

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to support a Grade 1 listed estate. The role offers flexible hours, with weekly variability and some remote work, and involves cash flow management, invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, budgeting, and external accounting liaison.

Based in Oxfordshire and accessible by car, you will visit the residence weekly for post checks and coordination with household staff, while most tasks can be completed remotely.