Part-time Bookkeeper

TalentJet Group; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job description

Job Title: Part-time Bookkeeper

Hours: 10-15 hours per week across 3 days

Location: Work from home with twice-monthly in-person meetings in Wincanton

About Spur Support Services

Spur Support Services is a friendly, growing accountancy practice based in Wells. We pride ourselves on helping business owners and individuals navigate their financial affairs with expertise and personalised care. Our small and collaborative team offers a supportive and flexible work environment where your contributions will have a real impact.

Main Mission

• Help develop a positive client experience to aid good record keeping, financial and tax management.
• Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Provide seamless support to our qualified accountant, ensuring the smooth running of client accounts.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain the highest standards of financial records and reporting.
• Actively contribute to the growth and development of the practice and its working practices.

Main Tasks

• Maintain client accounts in Xero, including transaction entry, bank reconciliations, and sales/purchase ledger management.
• Prepare VAT Returns for Qualified Accountant Review to assist with accurate and timely submission to HMRC.
• Assist with payroll preparation and processing.
• Liaise with clients for queries and information gathering.
• Support year-end and tax preparation processes as needed.

Key Results and Objectives

• Accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for all assigned clients.
• Timely filing of VAT returns and compliance with HMRC deadlines.
• Efficient and proactive completion of assigned tasks.
• Positive feedback from clients and positive collaboration with the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• AAT Level 3 Qualified and/or actively working towards AAT Level 4.
• Demonstrable proficiency with Xero accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• While experience in a business/corporate environment is beneficial, we value potential, openness to improving working practices and a positive outlook.

Role: Part-time Bookkeeper

Based: Hybrid - Wells, Somerset and your home

Salary: £22-24k Full-time equivalent

Part-time salary for 10 to 15 hours per week: £488 per month up to £799 per month, depending on hours from 10 to 15 per week and your experience.

Start date: When can you start?