Part Time Bookkeeper

Travail Employment Group; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local employment agency in Thirsk is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to manage transactional accounts. The role offers flexible afternoon hours ideally from 12:30-17:00, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Ideal for someone with bookkeeping experience or those eager to start a career in accounts. The position is initially temporary but may lead to a permanent role for suitable candidates.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Good level of English and Maths, GCSE or equivalent required.
• IT skills with competence in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Sage are essential.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Input purchase invoices daily.
• Match orders with invoices and process supplier payments.
• Chase overdue supplier payments and manage creditor statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping

Microsoft Office

Excel

Sage

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Part Time Bookkeeper – £12.50-£16.00ph, Thirsk. Uniform can be provided, small friendly team, free on-site parking, part-time flexible hours but ideally 12:30-17:00.

Due to business demands we are looking for a part time bookkeeper to join this small friendly team based in Thirsk. You will be responsible for looking after the day to day transactional accounts processes. This is initially a temporary position with a view to go permanent for the right candidate.

Due to a recent staff restructure and levels of business there is a small backlog of invoices that require inputting onto the system. This is an administrative role that is very process driven. You will need to have good attention to detail and be able to input data accurately in a timely manner.

We are interviewing for this role immediately with a view for someone to start by 20th October at the latest.

Responsibilities

• Inputting purchase invoices daily
• Manually inputting online orders onto the system
• Matching orders with invoices
• Processing supplier cash and card payments
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and checking for any discrepancies
• Managing creditor statements
• Chasing overdue supplier payments
• Various other accounts administrative duties

Requirements

• Have a good level of English and maths, GCSE, equivalent or above
• Good IT skills and competent with Microsoft Office, Excel and Sage
• Previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience
• A good head for numbers and excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Sage and accounts data entry

Details

This part time bookkeeping position is ideally to work every afternoon. We would suggest the hours between 12:30-17:00 but can be flexible for the right person, however as this is a very transactional role, you would be required to work Monday to Friday. This is a small friendly team and you will be joining them on a temporary basis with a view to go permanent.

This bookkeeping role would suit someone who is either currently in a bookkeeping role, accounts administrator or accounts assistant, Purchase ledger clerk, or someone who is keen to pursue a career in accounts and bookkeeping. Training can be provided and there is scope for this role to progress and grow into a bigger position as the business grows.We are mainly looking for someone who has an interest in transactional accounts. The office is commutable from Thirsk, Northallerton, Dishforth, Helmsley, Easingwold, Boroughbridge, Bedale.

Due to the volume of applicants if we have not contacted you within 14 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

Travail has been established since 1977 and has branches nationwide. Our Harrogate branch was opened in 1995 and has five specialist consultants who each deal with different market sectors. Working closely with candidates from all market sectors we are confident in matching the right people for the right jobs.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.