Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant

Whelpley Hill Source: WhatJobs

£40k

Are you an experienced bookkeeper looking for a varied part-time role with flexibility over your daily working hours?

W.J.& M.Mash Limited is a long-established, family-owned business with interests spanning farming, property and Bovingdon Airfield Studios.

We are looking for a capable, organised and dependable Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and business administration while providing practical support to the Managing Director.

This could be an excellent opportunity for someone local who wants meaningful part-time work, plenty of variety and a working pattern that can accommodate commitments outside work.You will also benefit from a substantial handover period before the maternity leave begins.

Why consider this opportunity?

Approximately 20 hours per week
Flexibility to agree practical daily start and finish times
A varied role across finance, property, farming and general business administration
A substantial handover period
A friendly, informal and practical working environment
The opportunity to take ownership within a long-established family business

The role

You will combine hands‑on bookkeeping and payroll administration with PA support for the Managing Director and wider administrative assistance across the family business.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing purchase and sales ledgers
Processing supplier and customer invoices, payments, expenses and prepaid cards
Maintaining accurate financial records and completing reconciliations
Preparing VAT returns
Processing monthly payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements
Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting cash collection
Liaising with employees, suppliers, customers and external advisers on routine finance matters
Organising appointments, meetings, correspondence, travel and logistics for the Managing Director
Tracking deadlines and following up agreed actions
Supporting property matters alongside the outsourced property manager
Maintaining farming records
Assisting with ad hoc projects across the business

About you

You will be accurate, dependable and comfortable taking ownership within an owner‑managed business where priorities can change and common sense matters.

Salary and benefits

£40k (full time equivalent)
25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part‑time hours, plus bank holidays
Workplace pension with a 3% employer contribution based on qualifying earnings and a minimum 5% employee contribution
Approximately 20 hours per week across four or five days
Scope to agree mutually workable daily start and finish times
A friendly, informal and practical working environment
A substantial handover period before the maternity leave begins

You will need:

Practical bookkeeping or accounts administration experience
Experience managing ledgers, invoicing, payments and reconciliations
Experience preparing VAT returns and processing payroll
Confidence using Sage 50 and Excel or other spreadsheets
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
Clear and personable communication skills
Complete discretion when handling confidential information

Previous PA or executive support experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Farming experience is also not required, although an interest in learning about the wider farming and property business would be welcomed.

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