Job Title: Part-Time Bookkeeper
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Hours: 1.5 days per week (approx. 10-12 hours/week) - Flexible on working days
Contract: 12 Months
About Us
Robert Half are recruiting for a friendly and professional accounting practice based in Oswestry, providing a range of services to local businesses and individuals. Due to a maternity cover our client is looking to welcome a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to support their team with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client bookkeeping records using cloud-based software (XERO)
2. Process and reconcile invoices, receipts, and payments
3. Perform bank reconciliations
4. Prepare and submit VAT returns
5. Liaise with clients to gather missing information and clarify queries
6. Work closely with accountants to support preparation of year-end accounts
7. Assist with general administrative and finance-related tasks as needed
Requirements
8. Proven experience in bookkeeping, ideally within an accountancy practice
9. Strong working knowledge of at least one cloud-based accounting system (Xero)
10. Good understanding of VAT and bookkeeping best practices
11. Excellent attention to detail and time management
12. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
13. AAT qualification (preferred but not essential)
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.