Part-Time Bookkeeper (Immediate Start Available)

Location: Oldbury
Salary: £15 per hour
Hours: Circa 24 hours per week (days/hours to be mutually agreed)
Contract: Permanent (following a 6-month probation period)
Industry: Distribution

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper for an immediate start. This is a flexible opportunity based in Oldbury, ideal for a candidate who can manage core accounting functions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of Sterling, Euro, and Dollar bank accounts
• Processing telegraphic transfers (Euro and Dollar payments to international suppliers)
• Managing approximately 35 UK suppliers
• Maintaining the purchase ledger (approx. 50 UK and international suppliers), including invoice processing (experience essential)
• Managing the nominal ledger (approx. 10 entries per month)
• Preparing weekly payments (cheques or cash submissions to the bank)
• Month-end preparation up to trial balance (sales and purchase ledgers)
• Quarter-end preparation up to trial balance for VAT reporting (submitted externally by auditors)
• Handling credit control, including chasing outstanding payments

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger processes
• Good standard of written English
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
• Experience with Hansa Accounting software is an advantage (training can be provided if required)

Additional Information

• Flexible working pattern (half days or full days by agreement)
• Immediate start available for the right candidate