Part time Bookkeeper

Reed; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy are assisting a local Practice in recruiting a part time Bookkeeper to join their team. The role suits a proactive, client-focused individual who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and delivering high-quality financial support.

Key duties include maintaining bookkeeping records, preparing management accounts, payroll processing, VAT submissions and handling queries. Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and VAT.
• Experience using accounting software and payroll systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• AAT qualification or study towards a professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and completing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts, including profit & loss and balance sheet reports.
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls, including RTI submissions and pension administration.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines and regulations.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping, payroll and VAT queries.
• Using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

VAT

Cloud accounting software

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Reed Accountancy are currently assisting an established Practice in the local area in the recruitment of a part time Bookkeeper to join their existing team. This role would suit a proactive and client-focused individual who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and delivering high-quality financial support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and completing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts, including profit & loss and balance sheet reports.
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls, including RTI submissions and pension administration.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines and regulations.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping, payroll and VAT queries.
• Using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

Requirements:

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and VAT.
• Experience using accounting software and payroll systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• AAT qualification or study towards a professional qualification would be advantageous.