Part-time Bookkeeper (school hours)

Mission 4 Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Supportive and friendly environment

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage daily financial records in our Hertford office. The role is 20 hours weekly with potential to increase hours or go full-time later.

Ideal candidates have Xero experience, strong Excel skills and a good grasp of UK VAT regulations. You will work independently with excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of UK bookkeeping and VAT regulations.
• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts or provide bookkeeping up to the point of management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Maintain petty cash records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts preparation.
• Liaise with external accountants and HMRC when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

UK VAT knowledge

Xero software

Numerical & analytical

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel & IT skills

Education

Bookkeeping/accounting certification desirable

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Part-time Bookkeeper

Job Purpose

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper for 20 hours a week to manage the day-to-day financial records of the business. The role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills who can work independently and ensure accurate financial reporting. Ideally you will have used Xero and will have good Excel skills. This role is office based in Hertford and there is potential for you to take on more hours or even go full-time in due course.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts or provide book keeping up to point of production of management accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
• Process sales and purchase invoices
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
• Maintain petty cash records
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts preparation
• Liaise with external accountants and HMRC when necessary
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Knowledge of UK bookkeeping and VAT regulations
• Experience using Xero accounting software
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT skills

Qualifications

• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting certification desirable

Personal Attributes

• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Clear communication skills

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy.

Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.