Part Time Bookkeeper

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car parking available

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper in Leatherhead, Surrey, offering hybrid working and a salary in the £40,000–£55,000 FTE range. The successful candidate will manage ledgers, VAT returns, reconciliations and cash flow reporting within a growing SME.

Flexible hours, parking and a supportive environment are highlighted, with emphasis on ownership of day-to-day finance and systems improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation experience
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Confidence managing ledgers and day-to-day finance processes
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• A proactive and practical approach
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to support wider business administration where needed

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial operations
• Full cycle bookkeeping, including sales and purchase ledger management
• Extensive bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance processes
• Producing cash flow forecasts, management information and basic finance reports
• Supporting month-end processes and wider finance administration
• Assisting with systems, reporting and process improvements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and supporting wider operational duties where required

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Reconciliations

Cash flow reporting

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Part Time Bookkeeper - Leatherhead, Surrey

£40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits + Parking | Hybrid Working

Fletcher George is working with a privately owned SME in the property sector who now seek an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team in Leatherhead, Surrey.

The role is part time, working at least 2 days per week, although there is extra capacity for more hours. The firm has lots of flexibility around the working hours, offers hybrid working and parking.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on Bookkeeper position (with some associated admin duties) and is suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day finance within a small but growing business.

The successful candidate will manage the ledgers, VAT returns, reconciliations, cash flow reporting, management information and wider finance administration, while also supporting ongoing systems and process improvements.

The business uses Xero and QuickBooks, so a good understanding of those systems will be advantageous.

This opportunity may suit a Company Accountant, Finance Manager or experienced accounts professional who enjoys a practical, industry-based finance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial operations
• Full cycle bookkeeping, including sales and purchase ledger management
• Extensive bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance processes
• Producing cash flow forecasts, management information and basic finance reports
• Supporting month-end processes and wider finance administration
• Assisting with systems, reporting and process improvements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and supporting wider operational duties where required

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Manager, Bookkeeper or Finance Manager and will enjoy working closely with the business owners.

You will also bring:

• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation experience
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Confidence managing ledgers and day-to-day finance processes
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• A proactive and practical approach
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to support wider business administration where needed

Salary and Benefits

• Salary guide set by Fletcher George of £40,000 - £55,000 FTE, depending on relevant experience
• Hybrid working
• Car parking available
• Supportive SME business environment
• Flexible working hours

Location

The role is based in the Leatherhead, Surrey and may suit candidates living in or around Epsom, Leatherhead, Esher, Cobham, Dorking, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Guildford, Thames Ditton, Kingston, Surbiton, or the wider Surrey area.