Temporary Bookkeeper

Skillframe Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A mission-driven organization is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day finances, including recording income and expenditure, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. This temporary role (3 months) allows for flexible hours, making it ideal for those looking to contribute to a meaningful cause without a long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience producing financial reports and budget monitoring.
• Proven experience of using accounting software.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Produce and circulate weekly budget holder reports.
• Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified, part–qualified or qualified by experience in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

GBP18.00 Per Hour

Location: Hampton Court Area

Office based, remote, or a mixture of both

Contract: Temporary, 3 months (20 to 25 hours per week)

Our client is looking for a part–time Bookkeeper (temporary 3 months) to join their warm, ambitious team and support the vital work they do with children and families. In this hands–on role, you ll take ownership of their day–to–day finances, from recording income and expenditure across multiple platforms, to reconciling accounts, processing payments, and keeping everything accurate and up to date. You ll also work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, ensuring the financial processes are efficient and reliable.

This is a brilliant opportunity to use your bookkeeping or finance admin experience in a role with real purpose, where you ll be part of a supportive, close–knit team. With flexible part–time hours and a clear 3–month commitment, it s ideal if you re looking to contribute your skills to a great cause without a long–term contract.

Financial Management and Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Weekly processing of all income and expenditure, including reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and restricted funds.
• Process income from multiple platforms (Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal, Fundraise Up, etc.) and sales invoices, accounts receivable.
• Manage accounts payable including invoice approval workflows, payment runs, and supplier records.
• Ensure secure and well–organised storage of financial records, in line with retention policies.

Reporting and Analysis

• Produce and circulate weekly budget holder reports, resolving any variances or queries.
• Reconciliation of the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and deferred income.

Gift Aid and Compliance

• Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC
• Maintain and update restricted income
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified, part–qualified or qualified by experience in a relevant accounting role.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisation.
• Strong Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation).
• Proven experience of using accounting software (QuickBooks Online desirable).
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience producing financial reports and budget monitoring.
• Strong communication skills able to communicate financial information clearly to non–finance colleagues.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Passion for working in a mission–led organisation that supports families.

Desirable

• Experience in a charity finance environment, including restricted funds and Gift Aid.
• Knowledge of fundraising platforms and processes.
• Understanding of charity accounting principles (SORP).
• Experience supporting payroll and related processes.
• Familiarity with data protection and record retention requirements.