Part Time Bookkeeper / Accounts

Who are we?

  • Event Connections works in the event industry providing event registration solutions to conferences and exhibitions.
  • We provide high quality solutions using our event technology alongside great customer service.
  • We are a small company, operating for over 15 years, based in Brighton and London, offering a high-end service to some of the world’s top brands.
General outline of role and duties: We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to take over responsibility of day-to-day financial processing. This is a part time role up to 15hrs per week. We can be flexible on days and hours worked and although most work will be remote, we anticipate some face-to-face time each week.

The role might suit someone looking to work around other priorities like childcare etc. Additional flexibility can be offered around things like school holidays.

Job role

  • Invoicing clients, tracking payments and updating our systems accordingly.
  • Inputting bills and making payments to suppliers.
  • Processing payroll, running reports and scheduling payment runs.
  • Administer company credit cards and allocate transactions correctly.
  • Administer employee expenses.
  • Administer VAT returns and associated reporting.
  • Reconcile bank statements.
  • Liaise fully with the directors on all financial matters.
  • Provide support to other aspects of company life as required.
Essentials
  • Minimum of 2yrs bookkeeping / accounting experience for a VAT registered company.
  • Experience of using QuickBooks is essential.
  • Detailed understanding of VAT and PAYE.
  • Well organised, numerate and computer literate with good experience in Excel.
  • Able to handle a variable workload.
  • Good inter-personal and team-working skills.
Please ensure that your CV highlights where you meet any of the above.

Terms

  • This is a flexible role and can be a mix of office / remote working. You would be expected to be in the office one day a week (although not necessarily for the whole day).
  • Part-time role up to 15hrs per week – flexible around other commitments. If you fit the role and 15hrs is not the right fit for you then feel free to say.
  • Flexible hours during quieter periods.
  • Base salary of £28-35k pro rata (37.5hrs week FTE) depending on experience and capabilities.
  • 25 days’ holiday, 3 of which must be taken over Christmas plus 8 Public Holidays (all pro rata).
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Work from home
Experience:
  • QuickBooks: 2 years (required)
  • Payroll: 2 years (preferred)
  • Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton and Hove
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