High Wycombe | 16 hours per week | £28,000–£30,000 pro rata
My client s looking for a reliable and organised Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper to join our friendly team.
We are a national supplier of food packaging and related supplies, working with delis, takeaways and small food manufacturers across the UK. Based in our High Wycombe office, you will play an important role in keeping our day-to-day accounts running smoothly.
This is a part-time position (approx 16-20 hours per week) with flexible working hours.
The Role
Working closely with the Directors and our external accountants, you will manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting administration for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Sales ledger reconciliation including payments via Stripe, PayPal, BACS and other payment methods
Purchase ledger processing and supplier payments
Bank reconciliations using QuickBooks
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Month-end processing and reconciliations
Producing management reports for the Directors
Liaising with external accountants at year-end
General accounts administration
You will also work with systems such as Linnworks for stock and order management.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience
Is comfortable working with accounting software such as QuickBooks
Is organised and detail-oriented
Enjoys working in a small, friendly team
Can manage their workload independently
Has good Excel and general IT skills for management reporting
Proactive in suggestions to improve the business
What We Offer
Salary £28,000–£30,000 pro rata
Flexible working hours
Potential hybrid working over time
20 days holiday rising to 25 days (pro rata)
Free parking
Staff discount
A stable role in a friendly and supportive small team
Location
Office based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
More Detailed Responsibilities
Sales Ledger
Reconciling sales income from multiple payment methods including Stripe, PayPal and BACS
Investigating and resolving discrepancies
Purchase Ledger
Processing supplier invoices
Managing supplier payments
Maintaining accurate supplier records
Bank Reconciliation
Reconciling bank accounts through QuickBooks
Monitoring and resolving discrepancies
VAT and Compliance
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Maintaining records to support VAT submissions
Month-End Processing
Completing monthly reconciliations
Preparing management reports for Directors
Year-End Support
Preparing records and reports required by external accountants
General Accounts Administration
Maintaining financial records
Supporting financial reporting
Liaising with internal teams regarding financial queries
Systems Used
QuickBooks
Linnworks
Stripe
PayPal
Bank feeds and BACS payments
Person Specification
Essential
Previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience
Strong attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Ability to work independently
Comfortable using accounting software
Desirable
Experience with QuickBooks
Experience in e-commerce or order-based businesses
Familiarity with inventory systems such as Linnworks
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year