Part-Time Bookkeeper - Flexible Hours & Remote (Xero)

Allen Associates; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to support a historic property with flexible hours. You will manage cash flow, invoicing, payroll, VAT, and budgeting in a confidential, well-organised environment.

Based in Oxfordshire, the role offers 8–16 hours weekly with some remote work and weekly visits to the residence for post collection and coordination. Experience with Xero and liaising with external accountants is preferred, with attention to health and safety records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles, ideally with Xero or similar finance software.
• Experience in cash management, VAT submissions, payroll, and pension schemes.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting, and liaising with external accountants.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Knowledge of utilities, health and safety inspections, and basic property operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring bank accounts, credit card payments, and statements to ensure accurate cash flow management.
• Reviewing purchase invoices and raising sales invoices to support smooth financial operations.
• Setting up and maintaining vendor trade accounts, executing weekly and ad hoc payments.
• Managing payroll, maintaining staff pension schemes, and ensuring HR records are accurate.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and developing annual budgets.
• Liaising with external accountants regarding year-end and financial reporting.
• Reviewing insurance policies, utilities, and overseeing health and safety inspections such as fire safety and electrical maintenance.
• Maintaining finance spreadsheets and working with finance software, ideally on Xero.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Cash management

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Xero

Job description

Allen Associates is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to support a historic property with flexible hours. You will manage cash flow, invoicing, payroll, VAT, and budgeting in a confidential, well-organised environment.

Based in Oxfordshire, the role offers 8–16 hours weekly with some remote work and weekly visits to the residence for post collection and coordination. Experience with Xero and liaising with external accountants is preferred, with attention to health and safety records.