Part Time Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice

Confidential; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

21 days holiday pro rata

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Free car parking

Regular social events

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a part-time bookkeeper for an accountancy practice in St Ives. The role covers 25-30 hours per week with hybrid working after probation, requiring handling a portfolio of client bookkeeping, VAT returns and bank reconciliations.

You'll interact with clients and collaborate with the accounts team to ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have proven bookkeeping experience, familiarity with Xero (Sage is a plus), and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Practice experience is preferred.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients would be advantageous.
• Experience using Xero is required.
• Experience using Sage is desirable, although training will be provided.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping processes, including VAT and bank reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident dealing directly with clients.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bookkeeping requirements of a portfolio of external clients.
• Post and process sales and purchase invoices.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Respond to ad hoc client queries via email, telephone and face-to-face.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
• Work closely with the accounts team to ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage workload effectively and meet client deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Part Time Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice

25-30 hours per week.

St Ives (Hybrid)

£26,000 - £27,500 (FTE)

Due to continued growth, a well-established accounting firm is looking for an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to join its St Ives team. You will be responsible for managing the bookkeeping needs of a portfolio of clients, including processing sales and purchase invoices, completing bank reconciliations and preparing VAT returns. The role also offers regular client contact and the opportunity to work closely with the accounts team, making this a varied position for someone who enjoys both technical bookkeeping and client interaction.

Role Responsibilities

• - Manage the bookkeeping requirements of a portfolio of external clients.
• - Post and process sales and purchase invoices.
• - Complete bank reconciliations.
• - Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• - Respond to ad hoc client queries via email, telephone and face-to-face.
• - Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
• - Work closely with the accounts team to ensure accurate reporting.
• - Manage workload effectively and meet client deadlines.

Personal Requirements

• - Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• - Practice experience is preferred.
• - Experience managing a portfolio of clients would be advantageous.
• - Experience using Xero is required.
• - Experience using Sage is desirable, although training will be provided.
• - Good understanding of bookkeeping processes, including VAT and bank reconciliations.
• - Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• - Confident dealing directly with clients.
• - Good communication and organisational skills.
• - Able to work effectively both independently and as part of an accounts team.

Benefits

• - Hybrid working available following completion of probation, with a minimum of two days office-based.
• - 21 days holiday per year (pro rata).
• - Partially funded private medical insurance.
• - Annual bonus scheme.
• - Free car parking at all offices.
• - Regular social events.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.