Part-time Bookkeeper

HAYS
London

Job Description

Part-Time Bookkeeper / Payroll | £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata | 3 days per week (21 hours) | East London


Your new company
A well-established and friendly accountancy practice is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator to join their growing team. The firm supports a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and prides itself on delivering a personal, high-quality service.

Your new role
Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will be responsible for providing accurate bookkeeping and payroll support to a portfolio of clients. This is a permanent, part-time position, ideally spread across 3 days per week (21 hours), offering flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.
Duties will include:
  • Bookkeeping for a portfolio of SMEs
  • Processing weekly and monthly payrolls (multiple clients)
  • Preparing and submitting RTI, CIS and pension auto-enrolment
  • Bank reconciliations and VAT returns
  • Liaising with clients to resolve queries
  • Supporting accountants with general accounts preparation as required

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for the role, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in a bookkeeping and payroll position, ideally within accountancy practice
  • Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC submissions
  • Experience using bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar)
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
What you'll get in return
  • £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
  • Part-time working: 3 days per week (21 hours)
  • A stable, long-term role within a supportive team
  • Flexible working and a positive working culture
  • Opportunity to work closely with long-standing SME clients
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Posted 2026-06-18

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