Bookkeeper - Part Time with Xero Accounting

Part Time Bookkeeper – Leatherhead, Surrey
£40,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + Parking | Hybrid Working
Fletcher George is working with a privately owned SME in the property sector who now seek an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team in Leatherhead, Surrey.
The role is part time, working at least 2 days per week, although there is extra capacity for more hours. The firm has lots of flexibility around the working hours, offers hybrid working and parking.
This is a varied and hands-on Bookkeeper position (with some associated admin duties) and is suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day finance within a small but growing business.
The successful candidate will manage the ledgers, VAT returns, reconciliations, cash flow reporting, management information and wider finance administration, while also supporting ongoing systems and process improvements.
The business uses Xero and QuickBooks, so a good understanding of those systems will be advantageous.
This opportunity may suit a Company Accountant, Finance Manager or experienced accounts professional who enjoys a practical, industry-based finance role.
Managing the day-to-day financial operations

Full cycle bookkeeping, including sales and purchase ledger management

Extensive bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations

Producing cash flow forecasts, management information and basic finance reports

Supporting month-end processes and wider finance administration

The successful candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Manager, Bookkeeper or Finance Manager and will enjoy working closely with the business owners.
Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation experience

Confidence managing ledgers and day-to-day finance processes

Good Excel and finance systems knowledge

Strong communication skills and a willingness to support wider business administration where needed
Salary guide set by Fletcher George of £40,000 – £55,000 FTE, depending on relevant experience

Hybrid working

Car parking available

Flexible working hours
Please apply now or contact Fletcher George for further information about this Bookkeeper job in Leatherhead, Surrey.
Fletcher George is an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an employment agency. We are an inclusive accountancy and finance recruitment agency committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and assisting talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive

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