Full job descriptionBookkeeper | Permanent | Part time 20 - 25hrs | Fully onsite


Location: Nottingham
Salary: £15.00 - £19.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 20 - 25 hours per week
Working arrangement: Fully office-based, with free parking


Astute Recruitment is working with a small, established business in the Nottingham area to recruit an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of a business.


Working closely with the business owner, you will manage a range of finance responsibilities, from reconciliations and invoice processing through to credit control, VAT and financial reporting. There will also be opportunities to improve existing processes and make the day-to-day finance function more efficient. The role offers flexibility across three weekdays, with the initial three-month contract offering potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity.


Key responsibilities:


*Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage Cloud and Xero.
*Maintain accurate nominal ledger coding and process journal entries.
*Complete bank, card and relevant control account reconciliations.
*Process sales and purchase invoices, allocate customer receipts and record supplier payments.
*Check supplier invoices, pricing discrepancies, credit notes and additional charges.
*Support VAT returns, including appropriate VAT treatments and domestic reverse-charge requirements.
*Monitor aged debt, issue customer statements and chase overdue payments.
*Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment-run preparation.
*Prepare financial information, including profit and loss figures, aged balances, cash-flow information and management reports.
*Support payroll administration, staff expenses and year-end preparation where required.
*Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
*Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, reporting and financial controls.


About you:


We are looking for someone with strong practical bookkeeping experience who can work independently and manage their workload with accuracy and confidence.


You will ideally have:


*Proven hands-on bookkeeping experience.
*Practical experience using both Sage Cloud and Xero.
*A good understanding of nominal ledger coding, journals and bank reconciliations.
*Experience processing invoices and managing customer and supplier accounts.
*Knowledge of VAT, including the ability to identify relevant VAT treatments.
*Confident Microsoft Excel skills and good general IT ability.
*Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
*A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.


Experience with payroll, pensions, management reporting, year-end preparation or improving financial processes would be advantageous.


Other roles you may have applied for: Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator.