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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tunbridge Wells, England
Start: 10/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £30 - £34 per hour + + Benefits
Posted: 2026-07-27 12:59:59
Part-Time Secretary & Accounts Administrator
Location: Chiswick, West London (Private House)
Hours: Part-time, 8 hours per week (Worked across 2 days)
Days Required: Mondays (essential), plus one further day of your choice, during the week
Position Type: Permanent
Start Date: July/August 2026 (Includes a comprehensive handover period)
Benefits: On-site parking permit provided
About the Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive, and versatile Secretary & Accounts Administrator.
You will manage the personal and business administration for a sprightly, independent 90-year-old gentleman based in a beautiful private home in Chiswick.
As the employer does not use computers, you will act as his digital bridge.
You will manage online affairs, research, and shopping alongside him, while maintaining traditional offline correspondence and filing systems.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Administration: Monitor bank and credit card statements, manage cash flow across accounts, pay bills, and cash cheques for household expenses.
Taxation & Accounting: Maintain monthly trade accounts and liaise closely with accountants to provide paperwork for annual tax returns.
Property & Utility Management: Coordinate bills, Council Tax, TV licensing, and monthly utility readings for both the Chiswick home and a country property.
Ensure country staff (cleaner, gardener) and storage rentals are paid.
Insurance & Logistics: Oversee renewals and claims for household, car, RAC, medical, and art company insurance policies.
General Office Support: Manage correspondence, type letters, handle telephone administration, order stationery, and coordinate the annual Christmas card list.
Liaison: Act as a friendly and professional point of contact for family, friends, and other household staff across both properties.
Candidate Requirements
Tech-Savvy with a Traditional Approach: Highly proficient in telephone banking, digital administration, and internet research, with an equal appreciation for physical paperwork and typing letters.
Financial Competence: Strong experience in basic bookkeeping, statement reconciliation, and liaising with accountants.
Excellent Communication: Discretion, patience, and a warm telephone manner are essential for liaising with family and professionals.
Organised & Independent: Ability to manage multiple timelines (such as insurance renewals and utility schedules) across two properties without supervision.
Comfortable Environment: Must be comfortable working in a home where the employer enjoys smoking a pipe. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chiswick, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £8000 - £8320 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-07-05 19:48:46
