Salary: £20,300.00 Contract: Permanent, Part-time Hours: 26 hours per week across 3.5 fixed working days Working pattern: Flexibility around working times within the agreed working days Overview. We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Credit control Finance Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time, work-from-home position for a UK Based Technology company. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for all day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts administration for the business, including credit control and the company payroll. This role is well suited to someone who values a consistent weekly structure, whilst also needing some day-to-day flexibility. Essential requirements: * The Company accounts are maintained through Xero, so extensive knowledge of this application is essential. * Must have access to a dedicated private workspace for working from home (equipment provided). Key Responsibilities: * Daily accounts reconciliation * Weekly credit control management, including contacting Debtors to ensure they pay in line with agreed schedule. * Monitoring the accounts email inbox and swiftly responding to all client queries * Processing supplier invoices via DEXT. * Creating one-time service invoices and updating recurring invoice templates * Managing Direct Debit transactions, including updating and submitting monthly recurring DD files and managing client notifications * Updating and managing the purchase ledger * Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns * Updating and processing the monthly Company Payroll * Managing Company expenses and overtime submissions * Managing the Company workplace Pension * Creating month-end financial reports for the Company Directors NOTE - This is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be necessary Knowledge requirements: * Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or accounting role * Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns through Xero * Familiarity with HMRC regulations and compliance deadlines * Experience with UK payroll processes, including PAYE, National Insurance and workplace pension contributions * Experience of updating and filing Monthly workplace pension contributions * Knowledge of Direct Debit regulations, with experience of setting up Direct Debit facilities and maintaining a regular Direct Debit payment schedule * Experience of creating bespoke financial reports, not just automated system reports * Experience of working with an online helpdesk system is desired, but not essential. Human requirements. * Must be able to demonstrate initiative and take a pro-active approach to their work with the ability to work unsupervised, within a supportive team, without the need to await instructions * Must be IT literate and have excellent working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft 365 applications * Accurate numeracy skills and the ability to spot financial discrepancies * Excellent verbal and written communications skills What We Offer: * Work from home full-time without the need to commute * All necessary equipment provided (laptop, software, etc.) * Join a supportive and dynamic team and become part of a fast-growing company