Pay: £35,000 per year

Location: Sheffield City Centre

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Hours: Part-time between 16-20 hours per week

2fawcett are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a reliable, organised, and proactive Bookkeeper & Office Administrator to support the smooth running of their business and manage day‑to‑day financial operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and can ensure essential business functions run efficiently — from daily financial administration to maintaining compliance and managing office expenditure.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping

• Process invoices, payments, expense claims, and purchase orders.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Track payments, send out reminder statements, and update financial records.
• Assist with payroll preparation.
• Manage VAT returns and liaise with external accountants.
• Support with preparation for submissions of annual accounts, tax returns, confirmation statements, etc.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.

Office Administration

• Assist in maintaining and digitising general office record keeping including filing, processing correspondence, and document organisation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is stored securely and logically.
• Manage ongoing office service contracts and review annually.
• Assist in company policy annual audits and reviews and assist in document editing.
• Assist in implementing office procedures and health & safety requirements (fire drills, audits, and coordinating risk assessments.
• Support HR tasks such as maintaining employee records, onboarding, and training record keeping.
• Periodically handle incoming enquiries and support internal communication.
• Periodically assist with scheduling office ‘town hall’ meetings and collective events.
• Periodically monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and bookkeeping software (Sage). Software called ‘Deltek PIM’ is the document and project management system used within the office, some experience would be beneficial but not essential as training can be provided.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a professional, friendly manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience working in a small / medium business or office management role.
• Familiarity with payroll processing.

Benefits

• Some flexibility on working hours within the general operating hours (Office hours are: 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday with ‘in office’ contact days for all staff being Mondays and Thursdays).
• Opportunity to become part of a successful, friendly, employee owned business and potential to share in the long term benefits and profits.

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous Bookkeeping experience?
• Do you have experience using Sage & Microsoft Office?