Bookkeeper

Part‑Time Bookkeeper

Location:

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (office-based)

Hours:

20-30 per week, flexible within the working day
Salary: £32,000-£36,000 pro rata

A growing B2B services business in the security sector is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day finance operations. You'll take ownership of Xero bookkeeping, support cash flow management, and provide timely and accurate financial information to the wider team.

This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone confident in Xero, who is organised, reliable, and able to work independently. While full accounts experience is useful, the focus is on strong bookkeeping skills and practical experience with Xero.

• Xero Management: daily posting, bank reconciliations, journals, and month-end routines
• Sales Ledger: raising invoices/credit notes, allocating receipts, chasing overdue payments, maintaining customer records
• Purchase Ledger: processing supplier invoices and expenses, matching to POs, arranging payments, reconciling statements
• VAT & Compliance: preparing and submitting MTD VAT returns, reconciling VAT accounts, supporting statutory filings
• Month‑End Support: accruals, prepayments, fixed asset register maintenance, and basic management reporting
• Finance Administration: responding to supplier/client queries and supporting general finance tasks

• Proven bookkeeping experience in an SME environment
• Strong, hands‑on experience with Xero (essential)
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills and high accuracy

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail
• Commercially aware and comfortable working to deadlines
• Trustworthy with confidential information
• Proactive communicator and team player

• Flexible part‑time hours (20-30 hours per week)
• Competitive pro‑rate salary
• Office‑based role with the opportunity to make an impact
• Supportive, SME work environment