Part Time Bookkeeper

Red Door Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with strong Xero skills to manage financial tasks confidently. The role includes maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and preparing reports, all while benefiting from flexible working hours and the potential for a hybrid setup after probation. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience within a similar environment and excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

Salary between £32k - £38k pro rata

Flexible hours

28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping for SMEs.
• Proven experience with Xero accounting software.
• Confident in Excel usage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
• Process invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Assist with VAT returns.

Skills

Strong Xero skills

Bookkeeping experience

Excel knowledge

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Our client, a successful and growing SME, are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper with strong Xero skills to join their friendly open-plan office in Welwyn Garden City.

You will need to be confident in your abilities, providing guidance to Directors and other staff, taking responsibility for all financial tasks, and supporting with the outsourced payroll.

What’s in it for you?

• £32k - £38k pro rata
• Working around 30 hours per week – flexible on start and finish times
• Option for a hybrid setup after probation period
• 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) – pro rata
• Free parking onsite

Key responsibilities :

• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software
• Process invoices, payments, and expenses
• Reconcile bank statements
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Assist with VAT returns
• Support budget tracking and audits
• Process monthly spreadsheets for bought ledger
• Chasing of old debt
• Complete payroll spreadsheet to be shared with outsourced payroll company

What the employer is looking for :

• Similar experience of bookkeeping for a growing SME
• Must have at least 2 years’ proven experience in using Xero
• Additional Sage software experience also preferred
• Confident Excel knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Commercial awareness
• Driver preferred due to location