We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and friendly accountancy practice based at Waterfront, Merry Hill, who are looking to appoint a Part-Time Bookkeeper following the retirement of a long-standing member of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit practice where you'll work with a varied client base and become an integral part of the finance team.

The Role

You'll be joining a small and collaborative finance team comprising an Accountant and an existing Bookkeeper. Initially, the role will involve working alongside the current Bookkeeper every Wednesday to ensure a smooth handover before independently managing the workload for the remainder of the week.

In addition to bookkeeping duties, you'll also provide payroll cover during the Payroll Manager's annual leave, so previous payroll experience would be beneficial. However, the client is happy to provide training for someone willing to learn.

Working Hours

• 18–21 hours per week
• Wednesday to Friday
• Flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm
• Office-based role at Waterfront, Merry Hill

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work independently
• A positive, adaptable approach and enjoy working as part of a small team

Previous experience within an accountancy practice would be advantageous, however candidates with a strong bookkeeping background gained within industry are also encouraged to apply. The previous postholder joined from industry and was a great success, so attitude and adaptability are just as important as previous sector experience.

Experience using Sage 50 and Xero would also be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

• £13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• BrightHR employee discounts
• Christmas parties and regular social events
• Modern offices at Waterfront, Merry Hill
• Friendly, welcoming team with a relaxed and sociable working environment

Please note: Due to the busy nature of the business, annual leave cannot be taken during January.