Part Time Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

WH Finance Ltd; Shepherdswell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A chartered accountancy firm in the UK is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant to manage bookkeeping duties for small business clients. This varied role allows for flexible hours (20-25 hours a week) and requires experience with Xero and other cloud-based software. Candidates will be responsible for bookkeeping, VAT, and MTD compliance, ideally suited to those who enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients.
• Familiarity with VAT and MTD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage general bookkeeping duties for clients.
• Handle VAT and MTD tasks.
• Provide bookkeeping services in a modern office.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting duties

Experience with Xero

Tools

Cloud bookkeeping software

Job description

Our client is a long-established firm of chartered accountants with several offices across the South East and they are looking to recruit a part time Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to work around 20-25 hours per week with days to suit you.

This is a highly varied role where you will be reponsible for general bookkeeping and accounting duties for a portfolio of local small business and sole trader clients and manage the bookkeeping, VAT and MTD (from April 2026) within the office.

You would work in a modern office providing bookkeeping services to an interesting portfoilio of clients using Xero and other cloud bookkeeping software. Interviews are ongoing so apply now.