Part-Time Bookkeeper

Location: Feering, Essex Work Pattern: Work-from-home with 1 day a month in-office Pay rate: £16,480 per annum Hours: 4 hours a day, 5 days per week (20 hours per week)

Overview We're looking for a detail-driven Part-Time Bookkeeper to join a vibrant Group Accounts team. You'll play a key role in keeping the agency's financial processes accurate and running smoothly, from processing invoices to managing supplier and client payments. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys precision work, and is confident handling conversations about money with clients and suppliers.

Benefits: Generous Holidays starting from 33 days per annum Birthday leave (post-probation) Tax Free EOT Bonus Group Life Assurance Social events organised by our Social Committee Optional private medical insurance after 1 year Long service awards every 5 years Employee of the Quarter programme Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces Beer Fridge Fridays Referral programme Pirkx benefits from day one Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)

Key Responsibilities Accurately record Cost of Sales invoices in Synergist, ensuring alignment with purchase orders Input Overhead invoices into SAGE, correctly categorising them under the appropriate nominal code Resolve invoice queries Manage multiple Outlook inboxes Process sales invoices and forward them to clients Check supplier statements and request missing invoices Reconcile credit card expenses through SAGE Prepare payment schedules for approval and execute weekly supplier payments Maintain and update administrative systems, supporting efficient day-to-day housekeeping Carry out other reasonable duties in line with the role

Requirements AAT Level 3, or a related accountancy qualification Proven experience in fast-paced accounting/bookkeeping roles Credit control experience is essential Confident with account reconciliation Strong experience with SAGE software Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping principles Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good organisational and time management skills Proactive, confident and positive, including in challenging conversations