Part Time Bookkeeper

Job Title: Part Time Bookkeeper
Location: Birmingham, Cradley Heath 
Hours: Part Time

Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate.

SF Recruitment are seeking an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper, on a long term contract for our SME client. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and payroll preparation. You will work closely with the external accountants to ensure compliance, accuracy, and smooth month-end and year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments
• Manage staff expenses and company credit card transactions

Accounts Receivable

• Raise sales invoices in line with company procedures and contracts
• Allocate customer receipts to the ledger accurately
• Maintain the customer database and resolve billing queries
• Monitor debtors and ensure accurate reporting of outstanding balances
• Credit Control

Month-end duties

• Journals
• prepayments/accruals, reconciliations
• Verify payroll data for accuracy before submission to external accountants
• Bank reconciliations (weekly/monthly)
• Assist with VAT returns and audit preparation
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper in an SME environment
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control processes
• Experience preparing and checking payroll data (preferably liaising with external providers)
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• AAT qualified (or working towards) desirable but not essential