Part-Time Bookkeeper in Birmingham

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business operating within the construction and infrastructure sector. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent, remote basis. This is a standalone finance role requiring an experienced individual who can confidently manage the day-to-day finance function with minimal supervision. Working approximately 15–20 hours per week, the successful candidate will need to be flexible, with increased workload expected around month-end and reporting periods. Daily attention to bookkeeping tasks will be required.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing all bookkeeping activities, ensuring statutory compliance and providing reliable financial information to support senior management. The role includes responsibility for purchase and sales ledger management, Sage accounting, online banking, cashflow reporting, VAT administration, payroll, month-end reporting, preparation of year-end accounts to trial balance, liaison with external accountants and supporting annual audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the company's day-to-day bookkeeping and finance function.
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Sage.
• Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding and allocation.
• Maintain supplier records and reconcile supplier statements.
• Resolve supplier invoice, payment and statement queries.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and allocate customer receipts.
• Manage online banking activities, including supplier and statutory payment runs.
• Review tax liabilities and payment schedules prepared by external accountants and ensure payments are made accurately and on time.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and statutory obligations.
• Process payroll and workplace pension submissions, or liaise with payroll providers.
• Monitor cashflow and prepare weekly cashflow reports.
• Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations and management reports.
• Prepare year-end accounts to trial balance.
• Liaise with external accountants throughout the year and during the year-end process.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive bookkeeping and finance experience, ideally with at least 5 years managing the full finance function within a small or medium-sized business.
• Advanced Sage experience.
• Proven experience preparing VAT returns and managing HMRC compliance.
• Experience processing payroll and workplace pensions.
• Experience producing month-end management reports.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts to trial balance.
• Experience supporting external accountants and annual audits.
• Strong knowledge of online banking platforms.

Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility required around month-end, VAT return periods, year-end reporting and audit preparation. Please note: Strong Sage experience is essential and is a non-negotiable requirement for this position.