School-Hours Bookkeeper (Xero) - Flexible Part-Time

Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd in Hertford is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to work around school hours, ideally 20-25 hours weekly in-office. You will own day-to-day finances, maintain清晰 and accurate records, and ensure timely month-end tasks. Proficiency in Xero and Excel along with UK VAT knowledge are essential.

This flexible role offers room to grow into more hours and potential full-time progression. The successful candidate will hit the ground running, keep deadlines, and deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally in a similar hands-on role.
• Good knowledge of UK bookkeeping and VAT requirements.
• Experience with Xero and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical ability, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and time management, with the confidence to work independently.
• A trustworthy, discreet and clear approach to communication.
• Ideally you will have: a relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, or maintain the books through to management-account stage
• Keep financial records and ledgers accurate and up to date
• Process sales and purchase invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
• Support month-end and year-end accounts preparation
• Maintain petty cash records and liaise with external accountants and HMRC when required
• Help ensure compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

UK VAT knowledge

Xero

Excel

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Communication

Education

Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd in Hertford is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to work around school hours, ideally 20-25 hours weekly in-office. You will own day-to-day finances, maintain清晰 and accurate records, and ensure timely month-end tasks. Proficiency in Xero and Excel along with UK VAT knowledge are essential.

This flexible role offers room to grow into more hours and potential full-time progression. The successful candidate will hit the ground running, keep deadlines, and deliver reliable