Careers

Part-time Bookkeeper

This role involves taking responsibility for daily accounting and administrative tasks.

The position is part-time, requiring five hours 3 days each week. The selected candidate will report directly to the Operations Director and will be responsible for a variety of duties including:

  • Processing online orders
  • Raising sales orders, invoices and purchase orders
  • Reconciliation of online payments
  • All sales and purchase ledger related duties
  • Bank reconciliations 
  • Quarterly VAT returns
  • Bookkeeping using Sage 200
  • Preparing and reviewing VAT Returns
  • Preparation of accounts up to the Trial Balance
  • Ad hoc duties as required

The ideal candidate for this position should be either part-qualified AAT or qualified by experience, boasting extensive experience in bookkeeping. They should have a strong administrative background and demonstrate a proactive, team-oriented approach, willing to engage actively in all tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite, including Excel and Word, is essential.

The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, coupled with a keen sense of commercial awareness. We value a positive and confident attitude, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to perform tasks swiftly and accurately while meeting deadlines. Integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness are paramount qualities we seek in our ideal candidate.

Based in Reading
Salary: £25 – £29k pro rata – depending on experience
Hours: 4-5 hours per day – over 3 or 4 days (Hybrid)
Holidays: 20 days plus statutory days (Pro-rata if less than 5 days)

To apply or ask for more details, please write (including your CV, covering letter and salary expectation in the case of an application) to Caroline Godfrey: carolinegodfrey@garneteducation.com