Part-Time Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant — Flexible, Varied Role

Hiring People; Whelpley Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Flexible hours

Handover period

Job summary

W.J. & M.Mash Limited is seeking a capable Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and business administration while supporting the Managing Director. The role offers approximately 20 hours per week with flexible daily start and finish times within a long-established family business.

A substantial handover period before maternity leave begins is included. The role combines hands-on bookkeeping, payroll administration, and PA support across finance, property,

Qualifications

• Practical bookkeeping or accounts administration experience.
• Experience managing ledgers, invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and processing payroll.
• Confidence using Sage 50 and Excel or other spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
• Clear and personable communication skills.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Processing supplier and customer invoices, payments, expenses and prepaid cards.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and completing reconciliations.
• Preparing VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

VAT returns

Sage 50

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

W.J. & M.Mash Limited is seeking a capable Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and business administration while supporting the Managing Director. The role offers approximately 20 hours per week with flexible daily start and finish times within a long-established family business.

A substantial handover period before maternity leave begins is included. The role combines hands-on bookkeeping, payroll administration, and PA support across finance, property,