Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper | 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