Bookkeeper 16 hours per week Job at Ipswich, Suffolk Full Time

Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

East Ipswich – Free Parking. 16 hours per week – Over 3 or 4 days per week

£20.00 – £24.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Company Overview

We are working with a well-established, family-run business based in Ipswich. The business prides itself on reliability, professionalism and long-standing customer relationships. We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support the Directors with the day-to-day financial management of the business and associated rental properties.

Summary of the Role

This is a hands-on, part-time position responsible for managing the company’s accounting function from daily bookkeeping through to preparation of information for year-end accounts. The role will suit an experienced bookkeeper or accountant, ideally Part/ AAT qualified (or qualified by experience), who is confident using Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll and Xero, and enjoys working closely with business owners in a small, friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain company and rental property accounts using Sage Line 50 and Xero up to Trial Balance
• Raise customer invoices on a weekly and monthly basis
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs
• Enter bank payments and receipts and complete regular bank reconciliations
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register
• Process prepayments, accruals and depreciation
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports

Payroll & HMRC Compliance

• Process four-weekly payroll using Sage Payroll, including SSP and attachments of earnings
• Manage Nest Pension submissions and ensure compliance with The Pensions Regulator
• Submit payroll RTI to HMRC in a timely manner
• Ensure PAYE, CIS and VAT returns are submitted accurately and on time

Credit Control & Cashflow

• Manage credit control processes to minimise bad debts
• Issue legal notices where required
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up overdue balances

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

• Manage CIS for both customers and suppliers
• Submit monthly CIS returns and ensure correct deductions and payments

Business & Contract Support

• Job costing and quote preparation
• Analyse departmental turnover and salaries for commercial insurance purposes
• Control and monitor contracts for utilities and commercial insurance
• Liaise with external accountants to support preparation of statutory and year-end accounts
• Liaise with external IT support as required

Ad-Hoc & Support Duties

• Submit government claims as required
• Support HR-related administration – leavers/starters/P45/P60
• Assist with business projects such as implementing new systems
• Carry out additional duties as required to support the business

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll and Xero
• Sound understanding of UK payroll, CIS, VAT and HMRC reporting requirements
• Experience preparing management accounts and liaising with external accountants
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Confident communicator, comfortable working closely with Directors

Qualifications

• AAT qualification preferred, or qualified by experience