Part-Time Bookkeeper

Confidential; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Birthday leave

Tax Free EOT Bonus

Group Life Assurance

Private medical insurance after 1 year

Long service awards

Beer Fridays

Pirkx benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Referral programme

Tea, coffee, snacks

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a detail-driven Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our Group Accounts team in Feering, Essex. This hands-on role is 20 hours a week, with remote work and one day a month in-office, handling invoices, supplier and client payments, and routine financial chores.

You'll work with Synergist and SAGE, ensure accurate cost of sales and overhead postings, reconcile statements, process sales invoices, and prepare weekly supplier payments.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or an equivalent accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience in fast-paced accounting/bookkeeping roles.
• Credit control experience is essential and strong reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record Cost of Sales invoices in Synergist, aligned with purchase orders.
• Input Overhead invoices into SAGE, categorising under the correct nominal code.
• Resolve invoice queries and manage multiple Outlook inboxes.
• Process sales invoices and forward to clients.
• Check supplier statements and request missing invoices.
• Reconcile credit card expenses through SAGE.
• Prepare payment schedules for approval and execute weekly supplier payments.
• Maintain administrative systems and day-to-day bookkeeping duties.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts reconciliation

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage

Synergist

Job description

Location: Feering, Essex

Work Pattern: Work-from-home with 1 day a month in-office

Pay rate: £16,480 per annum

Hours: 4 hours a day, 5 days per week (20 hours per week)

Overview

We're looking for a detail-driven Part-Time Bookkeeper to join a vibrant Group Accounts team. You'll play a key role in keeping the agency's financial processes accurate and running smoothly, from processing invoices to managing supplier and client payments. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys precision work, and is confident handling conversations about money with clients and suppliers.

Benefits

• Generous Holidays starting from 33 days per annum
• Birthday leave (post-probation)
• Tax Free EOT Bonus
• Group Life Assurance
• Social events organised by our Social Committee
• Optional private medical insurance after 1 year
• Long service awards every 5 years
• Employee of the Quarter programme
• Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces
• Beer Fridge Fridays
• Referral programme
• Pirkx benefits from day one
• Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately record Cost of Sales invoices in Synergist, ensuring alignment with purchase orders
• Input Overhead invoices into SAGE, correctly categorising them under the appropriate nominal code
• Resolve invoice queries
• Manage multiple Outlook inboxes
• Process sales invoices and forward them to clients
• Check supplier statements and request missing invoices
• Reconcile credit card expenses through SAGE
• Prepare payment schedules for approval and execute weekly supplier payments
• Maintain and update administrative systems, supporting efficient day-to-day housekeeping
• Carry out other reasonable duties in line with the role

Requirements

• AAT Level 3, or a related accountancy qualification
• Proven experience in fast-paced accounting/bookkeeping roles
• Credit control experience is essential
• Confident with account reconciliation
• Strong experience with SAGE software
• Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Proactive, confident and positive, including in challenging conversations