Part-Time Bookkeeper & Property Administrator

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 41,328 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

KH Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper & Property Administrator to support financial management across several small businesses, residential properties and private household accounts, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells.

The role combines bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns and property administration, with 16–24 hours per week across 2–3 days; the ideal candidate will have 5+ years' bookkeeping experience and strong QuickBooks and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of bookkeeping experience in a standalone or small business setting.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience managing payroll, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and accounts preparation for external accountants.
• Understanding of UK bookkeeping principles and financial record keeping.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities and properties using QuickBooks.
• Process purchase invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage payroll for employees, including pensions and HMRC submissions.
• Prepare VAT returns, financial reports, trial balances, and supporting documents for external accountants.
• Produce cash flow forecasts and monitor balances across company and personal accounts.
• Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Handle bookkeeping for holiday-let and rental properties, including income and expenses.
• Coordinate property maintenance, renewals, and compliance across properties.
• Maintain Companies House records and filing systems; provide general office administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll management

UK tax understanding

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

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Part-Time Bookkeeper & Property Administrator

Part-Time Bookkeeper & Property Administrator

Role: Part-Time – Senior Bookkeeper & Property Administrator
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Location: Outskirts of Tunbridge Wells
Salary: £30-£34 per hour
Hours: 16-24 hours per week (2-3 days)

Our client, a well-established company based on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Property Administrator to support the financial management of several small businesses, residential properties and private household accounts.

This is a varied position offering the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping while supporting the administration of a diverse property portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the company’s financial and administrative operations.

Key Duties:

• Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple limited companies, residential properties and household accounts using QuickBooks.
• Processing purchase invoices, supplier payments and bank reconciliations through online banking.
• Managing payroll for employees, including pensions, HMRC submissions, expenses, payslips and year-end documentation.
• Preparing VAT returns, financial reports, trial balances and supporting documentation for external accountants and auditors.
• Producing cash flow forecasts and monitoring company and personal account balances.
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding payments.
• Managing bookkeeping for holiday-let and rental properties, including income and expenditure records.
• Liaising with tenants, contractors, suppliers and service providers regarding property maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinating servicing schedules, insurance renewals, maintenance contracts and compliance across multiple residential properties.
• Maintaining Companies House records, employee records and organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Providing general office administration, including correspondence, document preparation and telephone and email enquiries.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of five years' bookkeeping experience within a similar standalone or small business environment.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience managing payroll, business taxes, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and preparing accounts for external accountants.
• A sound understanding of UK bookkeeping principles and financial record keeping.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise professionally with contractors, suppliers, tenants and external advisers.
• Previous experience supporting residential property administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.