Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours pro rata

Temporary-to-permanent

Small-business environment

Varied role: accounts and admin

Opportunity to become permanent

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator for a small engineering/manufacturing business in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The role combines day-to-day bookkeeping with general office administration and offers pro-rata hours for part-time work.

The position is temporary-to-permanent for the right candidate. The successful applicant will manage invoices, bank reconciliations, and financial records using accounting software, with QuickBooks experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration.
• Experience managing daily office administration in a small business.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software.
• QuickBooks experience would be advantageous.
• Experience within precision engineering, machining or manufacturing is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and detail-oriented approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise workloads.
• Independent, reliable and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounts.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitoring payments and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Using accounting software to maintain financial information.
• Supporting general accounts and finance activities.
• Managing day-to-day office administration.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal staff.
• Ordering office supplies and supporting general business operations.
• Assisting management with administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Reliability

Microsoft Excel

Office administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary: GBP25,000 GBP28,000 per annum (full-time equivalent, pro rata)
Hours: Part-Time Hours to be confirmed
Job Type: Temporary-to-Permanent

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company based in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and organised individual who is confident managing day-to-day accounts and general office administration within a small business environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the company's financial administration while ensuring the smooth running of daily office operations.

This position is initially temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounts
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable
• Monitoring payments and following up on outstanding invoices
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Using accounting software to maintain financial information
• Supporting general accounts and finance activities
• Managing day-to-day office administration
• Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal staff
• Ordering office supplies and supporting general business operations
• Assisting management with administrative tasks as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration
• Experience managing daily office administration within a small business
• Good working knowledge of accounting software
• QuickBooks experience would be advantageous
• Previous experience within precision engineering, machining or manufacturing would be beneficial
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise workloads
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative
• Reliable, professional and hardworking

Salary & Benefits

• GBP25,000 GBP28,000 per annum, full-time equivalent (pro rata for part-time hours)
• Part-time working hours
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Friendly, small-business working environment
• Varied role combining accounts and office administration
• Opportunity to become a permanent member of the team