A well‑established family‑run business is looking for a Part Time Bookkeeper, to assist with the accounts of multiple Landlord company accounts.
The team is small, friendly and collaborative and a new position has been created to free up the Finance Manager to focus on wider responsibilities. You will get great exposure to the accounts function, and it is a busy and varied role!
What’s in it for you?:
· Salary: £28k-£35k Pro Rata depending on experience
· Hours: Approx. 28 hours week - Flexibility available to spread hours over 3.5–5 day
· 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays full time equivalent
· Office closes between Christmas & New Year
· Health Insurance & Life Insurance
· Gym membership
· On‑site parking
· On‑site electric car chargers (additional cost)
Key responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
· Enter and code contractor invoices in Xero with correct VAT/nominal treatment
· Update Property Management software and resolve supplier queries
· Prepare weekly payment run
· Reconcile supplier statements and process staff expenses/credit card
· Reconcile utility accounts
Accounts Receivable
· Raise sales invoices and remittance statement
· Issue insurance recharges and certificate
· Support insurance policy checks and broker liaison
· Handle intercompany recharges
Finance Support
· Monthly bank reconciliations
· Assist with management accounts, VAT returns and service charge reconciliation
· Reconcile pension payments and filing
General Office Support
· Occasional phone cover
· Ad‑hoc administrative duties
· Support wider team in a small, busy office
What the employer is looking for:
· AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) OR significant relevant experience
· Experience in property finance desirable but not essential
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Working knowledge of Xero
· Experience with accounts payable/receivable
· Understanding of VAT and different VAT treatments desirable
· Strong analytical skill
· Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
· Self‑motivated, adaptable and able to manage own workload
· Professional, discreet and a strong communicator