Part Time Bookkeeper

Brook Street; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run business in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day finance functions, ideally working 21 hours across 3 flexible days. Responsibilities include monitoring bank accounts, processing supplier payments, managing payroll, and VAT returns. The successful candidate must have proven bookkeeping experience, strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior bookkeeping role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, reconciliations, and year-end processes.
• Highly organized and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of bank accounts and cashflow forecasting.
• Processing supplier payments and completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Preparing payroll information and liaising with an external payroll provider.
• Processing PAYE, NI and pension payments.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Experience in senior bookkeeping role

Knowledge of VAT

Payroll processing

Cashflow forecasting

Use of accounting software

Job description

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hours: 21 hours per week (ideally across 3 days - flexible)

Salary: £34,000 pro rata (circa £21,000)

An established family-run business based in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day and month-end finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of bank accounts and cashflow forecasting
• Processing supplier payments and completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Preparing payroll information and liaising with an external payroll provider
• Processing PAYE, NI and pension payments
• Posting monthly journals, stock adjustments and multi-currency reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns (MTD)
• Managing new starter administration and pension auto-enrolment
• Assisting with year-end preparation and audit support

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior bookkeeping role, with strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, reconciliations, and year-end processes. They will be highly organised, accurate, and able to work independently. Confidence in using accounting software is essential.

To be considered, please submit your CV.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.