Part-Time Bookkeeper & Property Administrator

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Part-Time Bookkeeper & Property Administrator

Part-Time Bookkeeper & Property Administrator

Role: Part-Time – Senior Bookkeeper & Property Administrator
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Location: Outskirts of Tunbridge Wells
Salary: £30-£34 per hour
Hours: 16-24 hours per week (2-3 days)

Our client, a well-established company based on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Property Administrator to support the financial management of several small businesses, residential properties and private household accounts.

This is a varied position offering the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping while supporting the administration of a diverse property portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the company’s financial and administrative operations.

Key Duties:

• Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple limited companies, residential properties and household accounts using QuickBooks.
• Processing purchase invoices, supplier payments and bank reconciliations through online banking.
• Managing payroll for employees, including pensions, HMRC submissions, expenses, payslips and year-end documentation.
• Preparing VAT returns, financial reports, trial balances and supporting documentation for external accountants and auditors.
• Producing cash flow forecasts and monitoring company and personal account balances.
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding payments.
• Managing bookkeeping for holiday-let and rental properties, including income and expenditure records.
• Liaising with tenants, contractors, suppliers and service providers regarding property maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinating servicing schedules, insurance renewals, maintenance contracts and compliance across multiple residential properties.
• Maintaining Companies House records, employee records and organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Providing general office administration, including correspondence, document preparation and telephone and email enquiries.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of five years' bookkeeping experience within a similar standalone or small business environment.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience managing payroll, business taxes, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and preparing accounts for external accountants.
• A sound understanding of UK bookkeeping principles and financial record keeping.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise professionally with contractors, suppliers, tenants and external advisers.
• Previous experience supporting residential property administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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