Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (permanent, part-time), working from home 1 day a week.
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata
We are working on behalf of a long-established and highly reputable building services consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper for a permanent, part-time position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small, friendly office environment and is looking for a flexible role with a high level of autonomy.
Benefits of a Senior Bookkeeper:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (25 days rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays – pro rata)
- Death in Service benefit (3x salary)
- Sick pay and Permanent Health Insurance (subject to qualifying period)
- Healthcare cash plan (subject to qualifying period)
- Paid authorised overtime at a flat rate
- Free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities of Senior Bookkeeper:
- Overseeing monthly payroll in liaison with an external payroll provider
- Full management of accounts payable: invoice coding, supplier payments, reconciliations, and monitoring of supplier contracts
- Processing employee expense claims
- Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
- Managing daily company banking activities
- Maintaining accurate records using Sage 50 and a project costing system
- Supporting Directors with ad hoc bookkeeping and general admin tasks
Requirements of Senior Bookkeeper:
- A minimum of 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
- AAT-qualified (or equivalent)
- Proficient in Sage 50 and general accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy
- A confident communicator who can work independently and prioritise workload
- Comfortable with a hands-on role in a small, collaborative team
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