Part Time Bookkeeper

SF Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Part Time Bookkeeper in Birmingham to manage accounts payable, receivable, and payroll preparation. The ideal candidate will have experience in an SME setting and proficiency in Sage 50 and Excel. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with month-end duties. This role offers a temporary to permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper in an SME environment.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control processes.
• Experience preparing and checking payroll data (preferably liaising with external providers).

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Raise sales invoices in line with company procedures and contracts.
• Allocate customer receipts to the ledger accurately.
• Assist with VAT returns and audit preparation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Payroll Preparation

Sage 50

Excel

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part Time Bookkeeper
Location: Birmingham, Kings Norton
Hours: Part Time

Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and payroll preparation. You will work closely with the external accountants to ensure compliance, accuracy, and smooth month-end and year-end processes.

• Accounts Payable
  • Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments
  • Manage staff expenses and company credit card transactions
• Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
  • Raise sales invoices in line with company procedures and contracts
  • Allocate customer receipts to the ledger accurately
  • Maintain the customer database and resolve billing queries
  • Monitor debtors and ensure accurate reporting of outstanding balances
• Month-end duties
  • Journals
  • Prepayments/accruals, reconciliations
  • Verify payroll data for accuracy before submission to external accountants
  • Bank reconciliations (weekly/monthly)
  • Assist with VAT returns and audit preparation
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper in an SME environment
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control processes
• Experience preparing and checking payroll data (preferably liaising with external providers)
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• AAT qualified (or working towards) desirable but not essential