The Role
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy combining finance, administration and customer-facing responsibilities within a friendly, professional office?
Our client is looking to recruit a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join their established team based in Huntingdon. This is a varied position, combining bookkeeping, office administration and front-of-house duties, with occasional travel to their St Neots office.
This role would particularly suit someone who has previously worked within an accountancy practice and enjoys working with a variety of financial records whilst also supporting the day-to-day running of a busy office.
Main Responsibilities
- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Processing sales and purchase invoices
- Bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Assisting with payroll administration where required
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Liaising with clients regarding financial information and queries
- Providing general office administration support
- Welcoming visitors and managing the reception area
- Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries
- Handling incoming and outgoing post
- Supporting colleagues with a range of administrative tasks
- Occasional travel to the St Neots office to provide additional support
Skills & Experience
- Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
- Experience working within an accountancy practice would be highly advantageous
- Confident using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero and Sage
- Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Professional and friendly manner with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable managing both financial and administrative responsibilities
- Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Able to work independently whilst contributing to a close-knit team
Salary & Working Hours
Salary: £28,500 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week with flexibility around working days and start/finish times.
Location: Primarily office based in Huntingdon, with occasional travel to the St Neots office.
Benefits
- Flexible part-time working hours
- Company bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Training and development opportunities
- Varied role combining bookkeeping, administration and reception
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to utilise and further develop your accounting knowledge
- Free on-site parking
- Long-term opportunity with a well-established local business