Part Time Senior Bookkeeper

Red Door Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Part Time Senior Bookkeeper in Northampton. The role requires owning the full bookkeeping cycle for Purchase Ledger, alongside reconciling bank accounts and preparing VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have bookkeeping qualifications and multi-currency experience, with proficiency in Sage Line50 and advanced Excel skills. Flexible hours and competitive pay included.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Sole charge bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of multi-currency transactions.
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the full Bookkeeping cycle for Purchase Ledger.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts daily.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for UK and Netherlands companies.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Multi-currency experience

Proficient in Sage Line50

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Bookkeeper (ACCA/ACMA/ICB or equivalent)

Tools

Sage Line50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Part Time Senior Bookkeeper, Northampton

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Northampton, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Senior Bookkeeper to join a successful and well-established company based in Watford, within the sports industry.

You will own the full Bookkeeping cycle for Purchase Ledger (purchases, payables, bank reconciliations, month‑end, Quarter end and YE. You will work alongside the Credit Controller/Sales Ledger coordinator, ensuring consistency in processes.

This is an office-based role.

What’s in it for you?:

Salary:£25k for 24 hours per week

Hours:24 hours/week (4 days) – with some flexibility

Free parking

Key responsibilities:

o Reconcile multiple bank accounts (GBP, EUR, USD) daily

o Process credit card expenses monthly (multiple cards)

o Process payments, receipts, and complex retailer remittance slips (including Amazon rebates/discounts)

· Purchase Ledger & Payables

o Enter supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses

o Produce bi‑monthly payment runs

· Sales Ledger & Receivables

o Deal with complex remittance slips from large national retailers and match rebates/discounts including Amazon

o Prepare and submit VAT returns for 2 UK companies

o Prepare and submit Netherlands VAT return, including EC Sales, Intrastat and OSS filings

o External accountant does accruals, depreciation schedules, and balance‑sheet reconciliations. Send quarterly info to external accountant for management accounts

o Produce quarterly and EOY info for external accountant

o Produce quarterly Amazon profit margin report after freight/duty costs included

o Generate ad‑hoc financial analyses and Excel‑based reports (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)

What the employer is looking for:

· Qualified Bookkeeper (ACCA/ACMA/ICB or equivalent) with sole‑charge bookkeeping experience

· Multi-currency experience a must

· Proficient in Sage Line50 (essential) and advanced Microsoft Excel

· Strong understanding of multi‑currency transactions and import duties

· Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and professionalism

· Confident communicator with a customer‑focused telephone manner