Part Time bookkeeper 6 Months Contract
Bookkeeper: (Part-Time, 25-30 hrs) - 6 Month FTC
Location: Clacton (Office-based)
Salary: £25,000 - £40,000 FTE (pro rata)
A well-established organisation is seeking a highly organised Bookkeeper to join its finance team on a 6-month maternity cover basis. This is a varied, hands-on role in a busy accounts function, ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage HMRC payments and VAT returns
- Process purchase and sales ledger transactions
- Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts, credit cards, and ledgers.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records
- Prepare journals, month-end processes, and assist with management accounts
- Handle payroll-related admin (BrightPay/BrightHR)
- Manage foreign currency payments and fixed assets
- Support audit preparation
- Provide cover and guidance for Accounts Assistant duties
- Proven experience in a similar accounts role
- Strong knowledge of accounting processes and compliance
- Experience with Sage 50, BrightPay, and BrightHR
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Excellent organisation, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proactive team player with the ability to work independently
- AAT (or equivalent) preferred
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Free on-site parking
- Canteen & casual dress
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