Part time Bookkeeper

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Hybrid/flexible working

Friendly working environment

Growth/important role in practice

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment partners with a growing accountancy practice to appoint a part-time Bookkeeper. You will prepare monthly management accounts, review P&L and cash flow, and provide insightful commentary to management and clients.

You will collaborate with the owner and clients on month-end, VAT returns, payroll, and reconciliations, maintaining accuracy and clear financial explanations. The role offers 24 hours across three days, hybrid/flexible working, and a pro rata salary of

Qualifications

• Previous Bookkeeper experience is essential, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred, although strong relevant experience will also be considered.
• Confident preparing and interpreting management accounts and analysing budgets/forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Review and analyse P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
• Provide financial insights and commentary to management and clients
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments
• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and payroll reports
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Work closely with clients to understand their financial performance and reporting requirements
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial information
• Support improvements to accounting processes, controls and reporting

Skills

Bookkeeping

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication with clients

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified

CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing and friendly accountancy practice on a part-time basis. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for greater flexibility without stepping away from a varied and commercially focused accounting role.

As Part-Time Bookkeeper, you'll be responsible for preparing management accounts and financial reports, analysing business performance and providing meaningful financial information to both the practice and its clients. You'll work closely the owner and clients, so we're looking for someone who is confident with numbers but equally comfortable explaining financial information to others.

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Benefits Offered

• £35,000 – £40,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
• 24 hours per week across three days
• Flexible part-time working
• Hybrid/flexible working options where appropriate
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to play an important role within a growing accountancy practice

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Job Overview

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Review and analyse P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
• Provide financial insights and commentary to management and clients
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments
• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and weekly/monthly payroll reports
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Work closely with clients to understand their financial performance and reporting requirements
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial information
• Support improvements to accounting processes, controls and reporting

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Skills & Experience Required

• Previous Bookkeeper experience is essential, ideally gained within an accountancy practice
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred, although strong relevant experience will also be considered
• Confident preparing and interpreting management accounts
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to explain financial information clearly
• Good Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills
• Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working independently and managing multiple deadlines
• Professional and confident communicating with clients and colleagues