Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant — Flexible Growth Path

Confidential; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Bookkeeper / Payroll Assistant to join a busy finance team in Warrington on a part‑time basis. The role offers 3 days per week with a pro rata salary of £30,000 FTE.

The successful candidate will handle invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance, supporting month‑end processes. Strong Excel and systems skills are essential; able to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Has experience in bookkeeping and/or payroll.
• Is organised, detail‑oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Is comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Has strong Excel and systems skills.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing and updating invoices onto the system.
• Managing and running weekly and monthly payroll.
• Checking, reconciling, and submitting expenses/receipts.
• Assisting with VAT returns.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Supporting month‑end processes.
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with purchase and sales ledger duties.
• Handling general finance administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Bookkeeper / Payroll Assistant to join a busy finance team in Warrington on a part‑time basis. The role offers 3 days per week with a pro rata salary of £30,000 FTE.

The successful candidate will handle invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance, supporting month‑end processes. Strong Excel and systems skills are essential; able to work independently or as part of a team.