Part time Bookkeeper

Confidential; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Equipment provided

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting a Bookkeeper on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) to join its friendly SME finance team. This role is predominantly remote, with collaboration in the office about once per month in Southam, Warwickshire, and a hybrid working pattern.

You will support a portfolio of clients with day-to-day bookkeeping, including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT, and month-end tasks, using Xero.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping roles.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ledger processing
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Supplier payments and payment runs
• Sales ledger support
• Processing journals and pension administration
• Managing supplier and client finance queries
• Supporting VAT returns and month-end activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
• Working to multiple client deadlines and priorities

Skills

Independent workload

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper (Part time - 20 hours per week)

Southam, Warwickshire (Hybrid working) Permanent Up to £30 K (Pro-Rata)

We are pleased to be supporting a growing SME, who is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper on a part-time, permanent basis to join its friendly and established team.

This is a predominantly remote role, with requirements to collaborate with the team in office on average once per month.

Working across a portfolio of clients, you'll support a range of bookkeeping and finance activities, helping businesses manage their day-to-day financial operations.

Duties will include:

• Purchase ledger processing
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Supplier payments and payment runs
• Sales ledger support
• Processing journals and pension administration
• Managing supplier and client finance queries
• Supporting VAT returns and month-end activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
• Working to multiple client deadlines and priorities

This is a varied role offering exposure to different businesses, systems and challenges, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload.

About YouEssential:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping role
• Strong working knowledge of Xero essential
• Experience of bank reconciliations, ledgers and bookkeeping processes
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience within an accountancy practice, outsourced finance function or SME environment essential
• Exposure to VAT returns desirable
• Experience managing multiple entities or clients
• Understanding of complex income streams and reconciliations

The successful candidate will be:

• Adaptable and happy working across a variety of finance tasks
• Naturally organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Proactive, inquisitive and detail-focused
• Comfortable building relationships with both colleagues and clients
• Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, close‑knit team

What's on Offer?

• Predominantly remote working
• Working hours can be flexibible between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
• Permanent opportunity
• Pension scheme
• Equipment provided
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Long-term development opportunities
• Interesting and varied workload with no two days the same

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper looking for flexibility, autonomy and a genuinely varied role within a growing business.