Part time Bookkeeper

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Southam CP; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Equipment provided

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper (20 hours per week) in Warwickshire with hybrid working. You will handle bookkeeping across multiple client portfolios, using Xero and performing bank reconciliations, journals and VAT support.

The role offers flexible hours, permanent status, and a collaborative team environment. You will be expected to manage deadlines across diverse clients and maintain accurate records in Xero.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero essential.
• Experience of bank reconciliations, ledgers and bookkeeping processes.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ledger processing.
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management.
• Supplier payments and payment runs.
• Sales ledger support.
• Processing journals and pension administration.
• Managing supplier and client finance queries.
• Supporting VAT returns and month-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero.
• Working to multiple client deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero proficiency

Bank reconciliations

Workload management

Communication skills

Job description

Bookkeeper (Part time - 20 hours per week)

Southam, Warwickshire (Hybrid working)

Permanent

Up to £30K (Pro-Rata)

We are pleased to be supporting a growing SME, who is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper on a part-time, permanent basis to join its friendly and established team.

This is a predominantly remote role, with requirements to collaborate with the team in office on average once per month.

Working across a portfolio of clients, you'll support a range of bookkeeping and finance activities, helping businesses manage their day-to-day financial operations.

Duties will include:

• Purchase ledger processing
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Supplier payments and payment runs
• Sales ledger support
• Processing journals and pension administration
• Managing supplier and client finance queries
• Supporting VAT returns and month-end activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
• Working to multiple client deadlines and priorities

This is a varied role offering exposure to different businesses, systems and challenges, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping role
• Strong working knowledge of Xero essential
• Experience of bank reconciliations, ledgers and bookkeeping processes
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience within an accountancy practice, outsourced finance function or SME environment essential
• Exposure to VAT returns desirable
• Experience managing multiple entities or clients
• Understanding of complex income streams and reconciliations

The successful candidate will be:

• Adaptable and happy working across a variety of finance tasks
• Naturally organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Proactive, inquisitive and detail-focused
• Comfortable building relationships with both colleagues and clients
• Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, close-knit team

What's on Offer?

• Predominantly remote working
• Working hours can be flexibible between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
• Permanent opportunity
• Pension scheme
• Equipment provided
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Long-term development opportunities
• Interesting and varied workload with no two days the same

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper looking for flexibility, autonomy and a genuinely varied role within a growing business.

Application Disclaimer:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for taking the time to apply.