Part Time Bookkeeper

Red Door Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established property company in St Albans is looking for an experienced bookkeeper. This role offers a flexible schedule of 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, and the opportunity to work within a supportive team. You will manage all accounting needs, including data processing, journal entries, and compliance with financial regulations.

Benefits

22 days holiday (rising to 27)

Company pension

Day off for birthday

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
• Experience managing own time and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process all data and bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and VAT reporting.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and work with partners on compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Time Management

Basic Accounting Principles

Education

AAT Level 3/4 (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

We are now recruiting a bookkeeper for a well-established, successful property company in central St Albans. This is a great place to work, with a supportive inclusive team.

The role is 4 flexible hours per day, Monday to Friday based in the office in St Albans town centre.

We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper who will execute and manage all aspects of the accounting needs of the business.

What s in it for you?

• Salary: £20k
• Hours: 4 hours per day Monday to Friday
• 22 days holiday a year, rising to 27 based on length of service (Pro rata)
• Company Pension.
• Day off for your birthday

Responsibilities

• All Data processing and bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
• Journal Entry
• Bank Reconciliations
• VAT Reporting
• Intercompany Recharges
• Month End and Ad Hoc Management Reporting
• Payroll (including Timesheet and Staff Expenses processing)
• Calculation of Staff Commissions
• Setting up all authorised payments (including Wages)
• Cashflow preparation and forecasting working closely with Partners
• Working with Partners to ensure HMRC and other financial compliance

What the employer is looking for:

• 3 years + bookkeeping experience
• At least AAT Level 3 / 4 (or similar) or equivalent by experience
• Proficiency with Excel and Accounting Software systems essential (Sage 50 currently used)
• Ability to self-motivate and manage own time and work to deadlines
• Ability to follow processes accurately and consistently
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.