Bookkeeper – Temporary Maternity Cover (Part-Time)
Salary: £22 – £25 per hour
Location: Harrow
Our client, a well-established business based in Harrow, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a 6-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking for a part-time role within a supportive environment.
Working Monday to Thursday afternoons, this position offers a consistent working pattern alongside a varied bookkeeping role with responsibility across key financial processes.
The role:
This role focuses on providing day-to-day bookkeeping support, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained while supporting wider finance activities including reconciliations, VAT, and month-end processes.
Duties include:
Managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities
Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
Carrying out bank reconciliations
Processing invoices and payments
Supporting credit control activities
Preparing VAT returns
Completing intercompany reconciliations and postings
Assisting with month-end procedures
Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50
Working hours:
Part-time role
Monday to Thursday
2:00pm – 6:00pm
6-month temporary contract (maternity cover)
Start date: Late July 2026
Experience/skills required:
Proven experience within a bookkeeping role
Strong working knowledge of Sage 50
Previous intercompany accounting experience is essential
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Good communication skills
Why apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a stable and well-established business in a flexible part-time role. Offering a competitive hourly rate and a varied workload, the position is ideal for an experienced bookkeeper looking for short-term work with a structured
schedule.
What You Need to Do Now:
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Keywords for this role might include: Bookkeeper, Part-Time Bookkeeper, Sage 50 Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Ledger Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Assistant Accountant
