Accountant / Bookkeeper

Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Hours: 2–3 days per week, Monday–Friday Salary: £16k - £25k Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

The Role

Working closely with management, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Day-to-day bookkeeping and maintenance of financial records

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Purchase and sales ledger management

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Processing supplier invoices and customer invoices

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Bank reconciliations

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Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting credit control

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Managing supplier accounts

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VAT preparation and supporting VAT returns

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Payroll administration and associated records

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Producing regular financial reports for management

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Assisting with month-end procedures

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Monitoring cash flow and outstanding balances

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Maintaining accurate and organised financial records

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Liaising with customers, suppliers and external accountants where required

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Supporting management with general financial and administrative tasks

We are looking for someone who is experienced, organised and commercially minded, with the confidence to take ownership of the company's day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts function.

Essential:

Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification

Previous experience in an accounts/bookkeeping role

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good knowledge of bookkeeping and financial processes

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Strong communication skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Desirable

AAT Level 4 qualification

Experience working within an SME environment

Experience with payroll, VAT and credit control

Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks

Previous experience working within the security, construction or service industries

What We Offer

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Part-time working pattern of 2–3 days per week

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Monday–Friday working hours

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Flexible working arrangements around the successful candidate

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Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

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A friendly and professional working environment

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The opportunity to take ownership of an important role within a growing business