Part Time Bookkeeper

Part Time Bookkeeper

Overview

Reference PTBOOKKEEP

Salary £28,000 - £32,000/annum

Job Location United Kingdom
-England
-East of England
-Hertfordshire
-Stevenage

Job Type Permanent

Posted 17 August 2026

Closing date 17 Sep 2026 22:59

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 FTE, depending on experience

Hours: Part time, flexible working available

We are looking for an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper to join an established accountancy team in Stevenage.

This role would suit someone looking for flexible hours, potentially around school hours, who enjoys bookkeeping, VAT and working directly with clients.

• Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of SME clients
• Process and reconcile bank, credit card, supplier and customer accounts
• Process invoices and expenses
• Prepare VAT returns and supporting paperwork
• Identify and correct discrepancies within bookkeeping records
• Liaise with clients regarding missing information and queries
• Maintain accurate and up to date client records
• Support the wider accounts team with bookkeeping and VAT queries
• Work to internal and statutory deadlines

• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Experience with Xero or similar cloud accounting software
• Dext or Apron experience would be advantageous
• Accountancy practice experience is desirable
• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or qualified by experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Confident communicating with clients
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines

• Flexible part time hours
• Potential for school hours based working
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Birthday off
• Pension
• Free on site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression
• Friendly and supportive team environment