Part Time Bookkeeper

ST Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A manufacturing/joinery company in the Walsall area is seeking a Part Time Bookkeeper to manage financial records and payroll. The ideal candidate has experience in bookkeeping within the construction sector. The role offers flexible hours, working 20-25 hours per week in a relaxed environment. Responsibilities include using Xero for income and expenditure, preparing VAT returns, and generating reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping within a construction-related business required.
• Familiar with bookkeeping packages designed for small businesses.
• Payroll/HR experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Record income and expenditure using the Xero system.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Run payroll for weekly and monthly staff/sub‑contractors.
• Chase payments from building contractors.
• Submit end of year figures to Chartered Accountants.
• Generate monthly income and expenditure reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Understanding of construction sector

Flexibility

Payroll process understanding

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are recruiting for a Part Time Bookkeeper for our client based in the Walsall area.

You will need experience and understanding of bookkeeping within the construction sector to be considered for this role.

This is a fantastic and flexible role, working in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Company – Established manufacturing/joinery company

Job Title – Part Time Bookkeeper

Salary – up to GBP25K (dependent on number of hours worked)

Hours – 20–25 hours per week (flexible for the right person)

Main duties:

• Recording income and expenditure using the Xero system.
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Running small payroll – weekly and monthly paid staff/sub‑contractors.
• Credit control chasing payment from building contractors.
• Submitting end of year figures to the Chartered Accountants who generate annual accounts.
• Working closely with the external accountants.
• Generating monthly income and expenditure reports.
• Setting up invoice payments.
• Dealing with employee and subcontractor tax queries.

Requirements:

• Previous bookkeeping experience within a small to medium sized construction related business.
• Experience of using Bookkeeping packages designed for small businesses.
• Payroll/ HR experience desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to attend team meetings.