Part-time Bookkeeper

McGeorge Appointments Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible days and hours

Edinburgh office presence

Job summary

McGeorge Appointments Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to join a boutique financial services business. The role supports day-to-day finance administration, with 15–20 hours per week and a hybrid pattern, requiring accurate bookkeeping, strong attention to detail and confidence using Xero and Excel.

The successful candidate will work within the Corporate Team to maintain records, process invoices, perform reconciliations, assist with VAT and finance reporting, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience in any sector.
• Proficient with Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Part-time role 15–20 hours per week with hybrid pattern in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records using Xero and Excel.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts, payments and journals.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end schedules and reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns and routine finance reporting.
• Liaise with colleagues to resolve finance queries.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and finance records.
• Support ad hoc finance administration tasks as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This part-time bookkeeper job in Edinburgh with a boutique financial services business is an excellent opportunity for a skilled bookkeeper or suitably experienced finance professional to join a brilliant, supportive team. This is a flexible opportunity for a capable and organised finance professional who enjoys accurate bookkeeping, has strong attention to detail and is confident using Xero and Excel.

The role will be based on a hybrid working pattern, with at least 1-2 days per week in the Edinburgh office. The position is for 15-20 hours per week, with specific days and hours flexible to suit the successful candidate and the needs of the business.

The Role

Working as part of the Corporate Team, the successful candidate will support day-to-day finance administration and bookkeeping activity, helping to ensure records are accurate, up to date and well organised.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining bookkeeping records using Xero and Excel.
• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts, payments and journals.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end schedules and reconciliations.
• Assisting with VAT returns and routine finance reporting where required.
• Liaising with colleagues to obtain information and resolve finance queries.
• Maintaining accurate supporting documentation and finance records.
• Supporting ad hoc finance administration tasks as required.

About You

Candidates can come from any industry background, but must have good practical bookkeeping experience and be comfortable working with both Xero and Microsoft Excel.

You should bring:

• Strong bookkeeping experience gained in any sector or industry.
• Confidence using Xero for bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and reconciliations.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• A reliable, organised and professional approach.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

What is on Offer

• Part-time role of 15-20 hours per week.
• Flexible days and hours, agreed around the needs of the successful candidate and the business.
• Hybrid working, with at least 1-2 days per week in the Edinburgh office.
• An opportunity to join a professional, supportive boutique financial services business.