Part-time Bookkeeper; pw

Part‑Time Bookkeeper (up to 25 hours pw)
Livingston, onsite | Up to £43,000 (pro rata), DOE

Eden Scott Accountancy & Finance Division is delighted to be supporting a highly successful engineering firm based in Livingston with the appointment of a part‑time Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established business operating within Scotland’s advanced manufacturing and technology sector.

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation with a strong reputation for innovation & technical expertise, where the business continues to expand its global presence from its Livingston headquarters.

This part‑time position (16–20 hours per week) will support the finance function onsite, offering flexibility around working pattern. The successful candidate will take ownership of day‑to‑day transactional finance, payroll and month‑end processes, working as part of a small and collaborative team. The role suits someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working independently.

• Purchase ledger processing, including invoice entry, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Sales ledger management, including raising invoices, allocating receipts and overseeing accounts receivable
• Monthly UK payroll processing for approximately 30 employees
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Posting journals and supporting the month‑end close process
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
• Updating and managing the fixed asset register
• Ensuring accurate financial record‑keeping and adherence to internal controls
• Providing general support to the Finance Manager and contributing to process improvements
• Applying double‑entry bookkeeping knowledge where required

• Highly organised, methodical and able to manage workload independently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in bookkeeping, payroll and transactional finance
• Background within an SME or manufacturing environment is beneficial
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with accounting software and Excel

• Competitive salary up to £43,000 pro rata, DOE
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing engineering business