Part Time Bookkeeper

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment company is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper based in Doncaster, offering 16 hours per week at £15 per hour. The ideal candidate will possess significant bookkeeping experience, particularly with Xero. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing VAT, and conducting bank reconciliations. The position also offers potential for home-based working after probation and flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Potential for home-based working after probation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in bookkeeping or finance roles.
• Hands-on experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong understanding of VAT, Accounts Payable, and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately.
• Manage self-billing for VAT to ensure compliance.
• Record and reconcile credit/debit card transactions.
• Raise and issue sales invoices to customers.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero accounting software

Accounts Payable knowledge

Accounts Receivable knowledge

VAT compliance

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a well-established business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, recruiting a Bookkeeper. This part-time role is 16 hours per week across 2 days. The full-time equivalent salary is approx £30,000 (£15 per hour). The role is suitable for someone with significant bookkeeping experience including invoice processing and dealing with self-billing for VAT. Prior experience with Xero is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Manage self-billing for VAT and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Record and reconcile numerous credit/debit card transactions across multiple accounts.
• Post daily bank transactions and prepare timely bank reconciliations.
• Raise and issue sales invoices to customers (Accounts Receivable).
• Process supplier invoices, match to POs where applicable, and prepare payment runs (Accounts Payable).
• Monitor supplier accounts, chase missing invoices, and request supporting documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice/payment queries promptly.
• Support the finance team in meeting tight reporting deadlines by keeping records up to date.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records in the accounting system.
• Attend periodic meetings with directors.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or finance role with strong transactional knowledge.
• Hands-on experience using Xero accounting software (essential).
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, VAT, and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Confident in communicating with suppliers, customers, and colleagues to chase information and resolve queries.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and keep financial records up to date.

What’s on offer?

• Part-time equivalent salary (£15 per hour) with 16 hours per week across 2 days.
• Potential for home-based working after probation.
• Flexible hours.

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Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with experience in accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we cover South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and related positions.