Part time Company Bookkeeper

Trial Balance; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing construction business in Bodmin is seeking a part-time Administrator/Bookkeeper who is detail-driven and organised. You will be responsible for managing financial records, running payroll, and supporting various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in a similar role, proficiency in Xero, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to join a positive working culture focused on employee investment and growth.

Benefits

Positive working culture

Supportive environment

Beautiful office location

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an administrative or bookkeeping role.
• Confidence in using Xero software.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling accounts and maintaining financial records.
• Running payroll for employees and subcontractors.
• Preparing CIS and VAT returns.
• Managing invoices and payment reminders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Xero proficiency

Education

AAT qualifications

Tools

Xero

iTrade

Job description

Are you an organised, detail-driven Administrator/Bookkeeper looking for a part-time (16 - 24hrs per week) role with real variety and purpose? We’re delighted to be working with a long-established and growing construction business, with a strong sense of mission, great values and a genuinely supportive working environment.

This is a role for someone who loves accuracy, enjoys being the steady pair of hands behind the scenes and takes pride in keeping financial and administrative processes running smoothly. You’ll work closely with the Office Manager and wider team, supporting both day-to-day operations and the company’s ongoing growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reconciling accounts and maintaining financial records
• Running payroll for employees and regular subcontractors
• Preparing CIS and VAT returns
• Managing invoices, payment runs and payment reminders
• Handling missing invoices and supplier queries
• Supporting tax returns, CITB submissions and finance applications
• Maintaining project management software and refining Xero reporting
• Assisting with Companies House submissions
• General administrative support across the business

The successful candidate will be someone with solid experience in a similar administrative or bookkeeping role, who is confident using Xero, is highly organised and comfortable managing a varied workload. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to follow tasks through to completion are essential. Experience within construction, AAT qualifications and familiarity with systems such as iTrade would be useful, but attitude matters just as much. We’re looking for someone honest, kind, reliable, humble and committed to doing things well.

In return you’ll be joining an employer that genuinely invests in its people, who offers a positive, respectful working culture and a beautiful office location. For more information or to apply please contact Steve Roach and quote ref SR10816.