Part-time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper in Colchester - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Part-Time Temporary Bookkeeper

Location: Colchester Area (Office Based)

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Contract: Temporary (4-6 Weeks)

Hours: 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 2:30pm

Hays are recruiting for a temporary Part-Time Bookkeeper on behalf of a well-established business based in the Colchester area. This is an office-based role offering 27 hours per week for an initial period of 4-6 weeks, with an immediate start preferred.Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide support across a range of bookkeeping and finance tasks, with a particular focus on CIS billings and general accounts administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing CIS billings and related documentation
• Managing purchase and sales ledger activities
• Bank reconciliations
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding accounts
• Assisting with month-end finance tasks
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager as required

Person Specification

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
• Experience with CIS invoicing/billing is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Xero would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Additional Information

• Office-based role
• Own transport is essential due to the location.
• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary equivalent of £28,000 - £35,000 FTE, dependent on experience

If you are an experienced bookkeeper available at short notice and looking for a flexible temporary assignment, please apply today.

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