Part Time Bookkeeper

SF Recruitment; Frankley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper for a long-term contract. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, credit control, and payroll preparation. Ideal candidates should have strong bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Sage 50 and Excel, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexibility and a chance to work closely with external accountants, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper in an SME environment.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control processes.
• Experience preparing and checking payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Raise sales invoices in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and manage credit control processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Payroll Preparation

Sage 50

Excel

Communication Skills

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part Time Bookkeeper

Location: Birmingham, Kings Norton

Hours: Part Time

Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate.

SF Recruitment are seeking an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper, on a long term contract for our SME client. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and payroll preparation. You will work closely with the external accountants to ensure compliance, accuracy, and smooth month-end and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly; Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies; Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments; Manage staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Accounts Receivable: Raise sales invoices in line with company procedures and contracts; Allocate customer receipts to the ledger accurately; Maintain the customer database and resolve billing queries; Monitor debtors and ensure accurate reporting of outstanding balances.
• Credit Control: Monitor and manage credit control processes; communicate with customers to manage outstanding balances and resolve queries.
• Month-end duties: Prepare journals, prepayments/accruals, reconciliations; Verify payroll data for accuracy before submission to external accountants; Bank reconciliations (weekly/monthly); Assist with VAT returns and audit preparation; Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper in an SME environment.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control processes.
• Experience preparing and checking payroll data (preferably liaising with external providers).
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• AAT qualified (or working towards) desirable but not essential.