Bookkeeper

Part-Time Bookkeeper

About Williams & Yates

Williams & Yates is a forward-thinking company operating in the Removals & Storage sector. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and seamless solutions for our clients.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a meticulous, reliable and organised Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our team and work closely alongside our Finance Manager.

This is an important role within the business, supporting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day financial operations and helping ensure our accounts are accurate, up to date and running smoothly.

The Role

We are seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper, with working hours negotiable depending on the successful candidate's experience and availability.

Our preference is for the successful candidate to work across 5 days per week, even if this is on a reduced number of hours each day. We are open to discussing different working patterns for the right person.

Working alongside our Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration of the business. You will help ensure transactions are processed accurately, accounts are reconciled, invoices are managed and outstanding debts are followed up promptly.

This role would suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented and confident managing their own workload while working closely with our Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Raise and process customer invoices
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with credit control and debt chasing
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Record and process company expenses
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero
• Assist with preparing and processing payroll
• Ensure supplier and customer accounts are kept accurate and up to date
• Assist the Finance Manager with month-end processes
• Support the preparation of month-end and year-end financial information
• Liaise with external accountants when required
• Assist with general finance administration and ad-hoc accounting tasks
• Ensure financial records and procedures are maintained accurately
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure all day-to-day financial tasks are completed efficiently and on time

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role
• Essential: Xero experience
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Comfortable managing day-to-day finance tasks and meeting deadlines
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Comfortable with credit control and chasing outstanding debts
• Ability to work independently while working closely with the Finance Manager
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA or equivalent is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Part-time hours – negotiable
• Preference for working across 5 days per week
• Flexible working pattern, depending on hours agreed
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work closely alongside our Finance Manager
• Development and progression opportunities as the company continues to grow

Join Williams & Yates

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a part-time position where you can play an important role within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.

You will work alongside our Finance Manager and play an important part in keeping the company's day-to-day finances organised, accurate and running smoothly.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What bookkeeping or accounting qualifications do you hold?

Experience:

• Xero: 2 years (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person