Part-Time Bookkeeper for Small Biz — Flexible Hours

Tandem Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Pension

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Tandem Personnel is recruiting an experienced Part-Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper for a small business in Ipswich. The role is approximately 20 hours per week with flexible start and finish times, and pay is around £19 per hour.

You will manage payroll, purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations and help prepare monthly and quarterly accounts. You'll handle Sage accounting tasks, maintain accurate records, and prepare information for year-end, working independently to keep the finances

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts or bookkeeping role, ideally in a small business.
• Practical experience using Sage accounting software, ideally Sage 50 Accounts.
• Experience with payroll processing, including PAYE, National Insurance and pensions.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, credit control and supplier payments.
• Strong bank reconciliation and general bookkeeping skills.
• Understanding of cash flow, monthly accounts, profit and loss and quarterly reporting.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger, supplier payments and credit control.
• Monitor cash flow, assist with forecasting and track incoming and outgoing payments.
• Process payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate monthly accounts and prepare quarterly figures.
• Assist with monthly profit and loss figures and financial reporting.
• Collect, organise and check financial information to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare VAT information and complete relevant HMRC submissions.
• Keep accounts up to date and ensure all financial records are ready for the external accountants.
• Assist with year-end preparation, ensuring all information is organised and ready to pass to the company's accountants.
• Use Sage accounting software to maintain and update financial records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Cash flow management

Bank reconciliation

General bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

N/A

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage accounting software

Job description

Tandem Personnel is recruiting an experienced Part-Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper for a small business in Ipswich. The role is approximately 20 hours per week with flexible start and finish times, and pay is around £19 per hour.

You will manage payroll, purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations and help prepare monthly and quarterly accounts. You'll handle Sage accounting tasks, maintain accurate records, and prepare information for year-end, working independently to keep the finances