Part-Time Advanced Bookkeeper — Flexible Hours & Xero Expert

Confidential; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Supportive environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Advanced Bookkeeper to join our team in Widnes on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). This role reports to the Operations Manager and Fractional Finance Director, and involves managing day-to-day financial operations with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

You will oversee invoicing, supplier payments, payroll processing, VAT returns and HMRC reporting while maintaining strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' bookkeeping or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial controls.
• Excellent working knowledge of Xero.
• Experience processing payroll and pension schemes.
• Good understanding of VAT and HMRC compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger activities, including invoicing and credit control.
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier accounts and maintain purchase ledger records.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Complete daily bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process monthly payroll, pension submissions and HMRC reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of management accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Xero.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and company procedures.
• Liaise with HMRC, suppliers and other external stakeholders as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

VAT compliance

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Tools

Xero

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Advanced Bookkeeper to join our team in Widnes on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). This role reports to the Operations Manager and Fractional Finance Director, and involves managing day-to-day financial operations with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

You will oversee invoicing, supplier payments, payroll processing, VAT returns and HMRC reporting while maintaining strong financial controls.