Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Carterton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to support client accounts, based in Carterton, Oxfordshire. This hybrid role offers flexibility and requires strong bookkeeping experience along with client interaction. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with accounting software, good communication skills, and a proactive approach. The position includes 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) and a company pension.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Company pension (auto-enrolment)

Ongoing training in accounting topics

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounts is essential.
• Practice experience is desirable.
• Must live within 20 miles of Carterton, Oxfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of clients across bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Weekly bookkeeping for limited companies and sole traders.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping and accounts experience

Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Excel

Good communication and organisational skills

Proactive, detail-focused approach

Job description

Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire (hybrid, home-based with local travel)

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Part-time: 20 hours per week (flexible working; client contact required during 9-5)

Ongoing training in year-end accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax

The Role

Working closely with the practice team, you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of clients across a wide range of bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Duties will include:

• Weekly bookkeeping for limited companies and sole traders
• Posting accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals
• Updating fixed asset registers
• Adjustments for stock and WIP at year end
• Bank and control account reconciliations
• Preparation of management accounts with commentary
• Producing accounts to trial balance for year-end preparation
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Weekly and monthly payroll processing
• Preparation and filing of CIS returns
• Filing confirmation statements and other statutory submissions
• Liaising with clients for data collection and updates
• Contact with HMRC where required
• Handling administrative tasks including call and email management
• Supporting day-to-day business operations
• Assisting with the roll-out of MTD ITSA services

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong bookkeeping and accounts experience (practice experience desirable)
• Familiarity with software such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Excel
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, detail-focused approach
• Ability to drive and willingness to visit clients locally as the role develops
• Residence within 20 miles of Carterton, Oxfordshire

What\'s on Offer

• Home-based role with regular team meetings and client visits
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company pension (auto-enrolment)
• 3-month probation period
• This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, flexibility, and client interaction, with the added benefit of structured development