Part Time Bookkeeper (Practice)

Salary/Rate:£25000 - £28000 per annum + Pro Rata
Job type:Perm
Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Part Time Bookkeeper due to continued growth. This position will be approximately 3 days per week, however they can offer flexibility on working days and hours for the right candidate. This makes it an excellent opportunity for someone looking for reduced hours, flexibility or a better work-life balance.

You will be joining a collaborative team, and will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. This role would suit someone with previous accountancy practice experience, who is confident with bookkeeping and VAT and has strong technical skills.

What will you be doing?

  • Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients.
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
  • Processing financial data using systems including Xero, as well as Sage and QuickBooks.
  • Supporting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
  • Assisting clients with queries and ongoing support.
  • Supporting the wider team with ad hoc duties as required.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
  • Experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns.
  • Relevant qualifications are desirable though not required (AAT/ACCA or similar).
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel and accounting software.
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • A positive and proactive approach.

What's on offer?

  • Approx. 3 days per week, with flexibility on working pattern.
  • Hybrid working (following completion of probation).
  • 23 days holiday + bank holiday (rising to 26 over time).
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected practice.

If you are a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant with practice experience looking for a flexible role in Sheffield, please apply below or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Job ref: EK/6735Post Date: 08.04.26

Meet Our Recruiter

Eleanor Kirk

Eleanor Kirk

Consultant | Transactional & Part-Qualified Finance

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