Part-Time Bookkeeper / Administrator

Peter Knight Recruitment Ltd; Stanstead St Margarets; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Friendly and supportive office

Opportunity to broaden responsabilités

Potential for increased hours as the业务

Job summary

Peter Knight Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper / Administrator to support day-to-day financial and administrative tasks in Stanstead Abbots. The role offers 2–3 hours daily, 2–3 days per week with potential for more hours as the business grows.

You will maintain records in Sage 50, process invoices, handle supplier statements, and assist with VAT returns. Flexible hours and a supportive office environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Good communication skills and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and credit notes.
• Manage supplier statements and reconcile accounts.
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management.
• Prepare payment runs and supplier payments.
• Assist with VAT returns and financial reporting.
• Support year-end accounting processes and liaise with external accountants.
• General office administration and filing.
• Data entry and record management.
• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Maintaining customer and supplier records.
• Preparing spreadsheets, reports, and documents using Microsoft Office.
• Supporting management with ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Proven bookkeeping experience

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Part-Time Bookkeeper / Administrator

Location: Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire

Hours: 2-3 hours per day, 2-3 days per week (flexible)

Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and organised Bookkeeper / Administrator to support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of our business in Stanstead Abbots. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual seeking flexible part-time hours, with the possibility of additional hours and responsibilities in the future.

What We Offer

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 Accounts
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and credit notes
• Manage supplier statements and reconcile accounts
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Prepare payment runs and supplier payments
• Assist with VAT returns and financial reporting
• Support year-end accounting processes and liaise with external accountants
• General office administration and filing
• Data entry and record management
• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondence
• Maintaining customer and supplier records
• Preparing spreadsheets, reports, and documents using Microsoft Office
• Supporting management with ad-hoc administrative tasks

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts (essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Good communication skills and professional manner

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Friendly and supportive office environment
• Opportunity to broaden responsibilities over time
• Potential for increased hours as the business grows