Full job descriptionPart-Time Bookkeeper / Accounts ManagerLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid – Initial office-based onboarding, transitioning to a flexible blend of home and office working)
Hours: Part-time (15–16 hours / 2 days per week – Flexible working pattern)
Salary: £15.38 – £17.95 per hour / £12,000 – £14,000 actual annual salary (Based on £30,000 – £35,000 FTE)
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced, autonomous Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager to take full ownership of our finance function as a dedicated, standalone one-person department.
This is a key role managing our end-to-end day-to-day accounts—from transactional ledgers and credit control to monthly management accounts, VAT, PAYE oversight, and year-end audit support. We offer excellent flexibility around working hours and a hybrid working model once you are settled in the role.
Key ResponsibilitiesWeekly Duties:
*Full management of Purchase, Sales, and Nominal Ledgers.
*Entering supplier invoices and raising customer sales invoices.
*Weekly bank reconciliations (recording all payments and receipts).
*Preparing and raising weekly supplier payment runs.
*Credit control: monitoring aged debtors and actively chasing outstanding balances.
Monthly & Quarterly Duties:
*Reconciling our Invoice Factoring account.
*Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns (MTD compliant).
*Liaising with our external payroll bureau, posting monthly payroll journals, and ensuring timely HMRC payments for PAYE/NI.
*Posting nominal journals (accruals, prepayments, and monthly adjustments).
*Producing accurate monthly Management Reports for management review.
Yearly Duties:
*Preparing year-end files and liaising directly with our external accountants.
*Acting as the primary point of contact for annual financial audits or compliance checks.
*Systems Migration: Assisting with our planned transition from Pegasus Opera to Xero at year-end.
Requirements & Experience*Experience: Proven track record in a standalone or senior bookkeeping/accounts role with end-to-end financial responsibility.
*Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, management reporting, UK VAT rules, Making Tax Digital (MTD), and payroll/PAYE journals.
*Software: Experience with Pegasus Opera is highly desirable. Experience with Xero (or experience assisting with software migrations) is a major advantage.
*Attributes: Highly self-motivated, organized, and confident taking complete ownership of a finance function.
What We Offer*Flexible Hours: Spread your 15–16 hours across 2 full days or multiple shorter days to suit your schedule.
*Hybrid Working: Flexible blend of home and office working following an initial on-site onboarding period.
*Competitive Pay: Based on experience, with room to grow as our systems modernize.
How to ApplyPlease submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your experience with standalone bookkeeping and relevant software experience.