Part-time Bookkeeper – West Bromwich - £20,000
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Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an organisation based in West Bromwich. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Bookkeeper on a part-time permanent basis
Culture and Environment
Our client is a community-based organisation with a close-knit, supportive and friendly working environment. The team is small and diverse (around 15 people) and places strong value on collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to making a positive difference locally.
Personality
The ideal candidate will be approachable, personable and motivated by the opportunity to give back through a community-based organisation. You will be able to manage your workload independently, prioritise effectively and meet month-end deadlines while maintaining a clear and well-organised audit trail.
You will bring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, alongside strong numeracy and analytical skills. If you are keen to apply your finance expertise in support of a charitable project that delivers meaningful community impact, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Reward
30 hours a week - Mon to Fri between 8.00am and 6.00pm (flexible to suit candidate)
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Secure car park
Discounts within the community project
Job Role:
Managing bookkeeping, ledgers, bank and intercompany reconciliations using Sage
Raising and managing invoices, statements and recharges
Credit control
Posting payroll journals and reconciling payroll and PAYE control accounts
Producing monthly management accounts, cashflow reporting and variance analysis for the CEO
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial reporting
Liaising with accountants and independent examiners for year-end accounts and audit/examination requirements
Maintaining accurate project and grant funding records and completing funder returns
Managing the asset register and maintaining a clear, well-organised audit trail
Contributing to financial risk management and continuous improvement of systems and processes
Skills and experience:
Previous experience in a similar role
AAT qualified preferred not essential
Confident user of Sage or another accounting software
Strong Excel skills,
Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles, including GDPR
Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach
Reliable, trustworthy and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership
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