Part-time Bookkeeper

Accountancy Expertise Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Accountancy Expertise Ltd is representing a locally based charity seeking an experienced bookkeeper to join their team in Chichester, West Sussex, three days per week. The role supports the finance function across all entities, handling bookkeeping and administrative tasks for various trusts.

Ideal candidates will have UK bookkeeping background and be qualified to AAT Level 3/4, with familiarity in charity compliance, payroll and pensions accounting.

Qualifications

• UK bookkeeping experience with charity sector exposure.
• AAT Level 3/4 qualification preferred.
• Experience with payroll and pensions accounting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full and accurate financial records for the charity.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and produce budgets.
• Prepare annual accounts for legal entities and quarterly reports.
• Handle payroll and pension records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Charity accounting

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Our client, a locally based Charity organisation are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join their team, 3 days a week, in Chichester, West Sussex.

The role will involve supporting the finance function for all entities within the charity, providing bookkeeping and administrative support for various trusts.

Key Duties incude:-

• Financial Management and accounting; maintenance of full and accurate records
• Balance sheet reconcilations
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Preparation of annual accounts for all legal entities
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly variance reports
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly management accounts
• Maintaining staff payroll and pension records
• Secretarial and Charity compliance governance
• Administrative support, including preparing fundraising information to the trust teams as required

You will ideally have a strong UK bookkeeping background and hold a professional qualification such as AAT Level 3/4. Experience of Charity Commission compliance, as well as payroll and pensions accounting would be desirable.

A good working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero would also be an advantage.

This is a good opportunity within a reputable organisation.