Part Time Bookkeeper - Remote in Sturminster Newton

Location: Remote, home working role - Ideally based in and around North Dorset, South Wiltshire, East of Somerset

Salary: Excellent rates of pay, to be discussed on application

Employment Type: Employed or Self-Employed (by agreement)

Hours: 15 hours over 2 days per week (flexible)

IT Ambulance is celebrating 21 years of successful operation as a trusted IT support and Managed Services Provider. We are proud to support SME and mid-market organisations across Wiltshire, London and the Home Counties, offering deep technical expertise, a strong local presence and a reputation for fast, responsive service.

We are now looking for a reliable and detail-focused Bookkeeper to play a key role in our management structure. This is a well-supported, flexible, work-from-home role with a small number of fixed monthly deadlines and plenty of autonomy. The position is currently delivered across two days per week during office hours, but we are open to discussing alternative working patterns.

The Role - Bookkeeper

As our Bookkeeper, you will support the smooth financial running of the business, maintaining accurate accounts, coordinating invoicing and providing timely financial information to management. You will work mainly with our leadership team and occasionally with customers.

As Our Bookkeeper You Will Be Specifically Responsible For:

• Processing sales invoices, receipts and data entry into Sage Accounts
• Responding to customer billing queries
• Managing monthly customer direct debit processes
• Debt chasing where required
• Coding, checking and arranging payment of purchase invoices
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• VAT returns and submissions
• Maintaining spreadsheets for forecasting and invoicing
• Producing monthly management accounts including accruals and prepayments
• Cash flow, P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• Posting payroll journals and preparing wage and HMRC payments
• Managing employee expense claims
• Preparing financial information for external accountants
• Completing ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• A confident communicator - polite, professional and able to build trust
• A self-starter who is organised, motivated and capable of working independently
• Careful, thorough and process-focused
• A supportive team player
• Able to work effectively from home with reliable connectivity

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong recent experience using Sage Accounts, including administrative functions
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and (ideally) Microsoft Teams
• Understanding of GDPR and basic IT security responsibilities (training provided)
• ICB or AAT qualification, or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Experience working within a small business or supporting SME operations
• Ability to manage month-end processes independently

What We Offer:

• Flexible, remote working
• Supportive handover period
• Full induction and ongoing training
• A positive, collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to shape how financial processes operate in a long-established business

Right to Work & Compliance:

As an ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accredited organisation, all employees must complete full employment checks. Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the right to work here. Any information provided will be held in accordance with our Privacy Policy (available on our website).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today! We anticipate a structured handover period, with full responsibilities ideally assumed by end of April 2026.