Part Time Bookkeeper Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 FTE, depending on experience Hours: Part time, flexible working available We are looking for an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper to join an established accountancy team in Stevenage. This role would suit someone looking for flexible hours, potentially around school hours, who enjoys bookkeeping, VAT and working directly with clients. Key Responsibilities * Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of SME clients * Process and reconcile bank, credit card, supplier and customer accounts * Process invoices and expenses * Prepare VAT returns and supporting paperwork * Identify and correct discrepancies within bookkeeping records * Liaise with clients regarding missing information and queries * Maintain accurate and up to date client records * Support the wider accounts team with bookkeeping and VAT queries * Work to internal and statutory deadlines About You * Previous bookkeeping experience * Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping * Experience preparing VAT returns * Experience with Xero or similar cloud accounting software * Dext or Apron experience would be advantageous * Accountancy practice experience is desirable * AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or qualified by experience * Strong attention to detail and organisation Confident communicating with clients Able to work independently and manage deadlines Benefits • Flexible part time hours • Potential for school hours based working • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata • Birthday off • Pension • Free on site parking • Training and development opportunities • Career progression • Friendly and supportive team environment Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT’s Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data