Part Time Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice

Butler Rose; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; 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

Social events

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper for an accountancy practice in St Ives. The role is 25-30 hours per week with hybrid working after probation, offering a salary of £26,000-£27,500 (FTE).

You will handle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, process invoices, perform bank reconciliations, VAT returns and liaise with clients and the accounts team to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Practice/accountancy firm experience preferred.
• Experience using Xero and VAT/bank reconciliations is required.
• Experience managing multiple client portfolios is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and client communication 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

Previous bookkeeping experience

Practice experience

Experience managing a portfolio of you

Experience using Xero

Experience using Sage

VAT knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organisational skills

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.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.