Bookkeeper
MET Recruitment UK Ltd
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