Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper

Vardey Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Finish at 1pm on a Friday

Flexible hours 25–28 per week

Annual leave entitlement

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Vardey Recruitment Ltd in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Finance Accounts Professional / Senior Bookkeeper for a part-time role, approximately 25–28 hours across four or five weekdays, office-based in Central Bournemouth.

Reporting into the management team, you will handle sales/purchase ledgers, invoicing, cash transactions, credit control, bank reconciliations and monthly reporting for the Board. Payroll processing is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts administration or bookkeeping role.
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and accuracy.
• Good understanding of trial balance, balance sheet and P&L.
• Experience with sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger, purchase ledger and general accounts administration
• Processing invoices and cash transactions
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Monthly payroll processing – desirable but not essential
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysis of fundraising income
• Monthly financial reporting for the Board
• Supporting year-end accounts and financial reporting
• Membership subscriptions and payment processing
• Dealing with finance queries and general member enquiries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the finance function

Skills

SAGE 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Trial Balance & P&L

Sales Ledger & Purchase Ledger

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Job description

A well-established and respected organisation in Central Bournemouth, Dorset is looking for an experienced Finance Accounts Professional / Senior Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied part-time finance and accounts role, ideal for an experienced bookkeeper or part-qualified accountant looking for approximately 25–28 hours per week across four or five weekdays. The role would fit perfectly into a school hours time table or someone looking for a part-time, flexible working role. The role is office based in Central Bournemouth.

The Part-time Accounts Job

• Reporting into the wider management team, you will take responsibility for a range of finance and accounts duties, including:
• Sales ledger, purchase ledger and general accounts administration
• Processing invoices and cash transactions
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Monthly payroll processing – desirable but not essential
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Gift Aid claims and levy repayments
• Analysis of fundraising income
• Monthly financial reporting for the Board
• Supporting year-end accounts and financial reporting
• Membership subscriptions and payment processing
• Dealing with finance queries and general member enquiries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the finance function

About You

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts administration or bookkeeping role
• SAGE 50 Accounts experience – desirable
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Good understanding of Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
• Experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised and able to work independently

Desirable

• SAGE Payroll experience
• Previous experience processing monthly payroll
• Experience of Gift Aid, subscriptions, membership income or charity/fundraising accounts
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA

What's on Offer

• £16-19.00 per hour based on up to 28 hours
• 25–28 hours per week - flexible
• Four or Five weekdays offering excellent work-life balance
• Annual leave entitlement plus additional paid leave in line with the organisation's annual holiday calendar
• Finish at 1pm on a Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied and interesting finance role with genuine responsibility
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator or part-qualified Accountant who enjoys working in a friendly small-office environment and is looking for a part-time role in Bournemouth, Dorset