Part Time Bookkeeper

ST Selection; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part Time Bookkeeper for a client based in the Walsall area. The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping specifically within the construction sector. This role offers flexibility with 20-25 hours per week, allowing for a relaxed and friendly working environment. Key responsibilities include using Xero for recording, managing payroll, generating reports, and handling tax queries. The salary is competitive, up to £25K depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within a small to medium sized construction business.
• Experience of using bookkeeping packages designed for small businesses.
• Payroll/HR experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Recording income and expenditure using the Xero system.
• Quarterly VAT returns.
• Running small payroll for staff/sub-contractors.
• Chasing credit control from building contractors.
• Submitting end of year figures to accountants.
• Working closely with external accountants.
• Generating monthly income and expenditure reports.
• Setting up invoice payments.
• Dealing with employee and subcontractor tax queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping in construction

Using Xero system

Payroll management

Flexibility in team settings

Job description

We are recruiting for a Part Time Bookkeeper for our client based in the Walsall area.
You will need experience and understanding of bookkeeping within the construction sector to be considered for this role.
This is a fantastic and flexible role, working in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Company - Established manufacturing/ joinery company
Job Title - Part Time Bookkeeper
Salary - up to £25K (dependent on number of hours worked)
Hours - 20-25 hours per week (flexible for the right person)

Main duties

• Recording income and expenditure using the Xero system.
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Running small payroll - weekly and monthly paid staff/ sub-contractors.
• Credit control chasing payment from building contractors.
• Submitting end of year figures to the Chartered Accountants who generate annual accounts.
• Working closely with the external accountants.
• Generating monthly income and expenditure reports.
• Setting up invoice payments.
• Dealing with employee and subcontractor tax queries.

Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping experience within a small to medium sized construction related business.
• Experience of using Bookkeeping packages designed for small businesses.
• Payroll/ HR experience desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to attend team meetings.