Bookkeeper - Part Time
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Position Overview & Specifications
BOOKKEEPER
Job Title: Bookkeeper (Part Time)
Contract Type: Permanent, 3 months probation period
Hours: 3 days per week
Work location: PAUS. Bourn
Salary: £28k - £33k pro-rata
Reporting to: Co-founder and MD Alexandra
Starting day: Flexible (as soon as possible)
Our Company:
PAUS. is a family run wellness centre based in the picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside near Bourn. Our clients love our Scandinavian inspired wellness experience that includes handcrafted hot tubs, saunas, and a barefoot walking trail. We have been running PAUS since 2018 and are now looking to expand the team with some additional help with bookkeeping.
Benefits:
● Use of the facilities outside of working hours
● Spouse/partner/parent free use of the facilities once per month
● 10% discount for friends and family on PAUS in-house offerings
● 10% discount on food at drinks at the Bistro
● One hot meal per shift on the days the Hilltop Bistro is open
● One private hot tub for up to 6 people for your birthday
The Role:
The part-time bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining the company's financial records, including recording all transactions, preparing financial statements, and managing accounts payable and receivable. The bookkeeper will also be responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded and that the company's financial reports are accurate and up-to-date. As a new role at the company, the successful applicant will have an important part in shaping how bookkeeping is carried out at PAUS.
This position will be part time with flexible working arrangements across 3 days a week. At least two of those days will be in the office at our site near Bourn, just west of Cambridge.
Responsibilities:
● Record all financial transactions and ensure that they are properly classified and coded
● Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing customers and processing vendor invoices for payment
● Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
● Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
● Assist with costing and stock management
● Work with our accounting team to prepare documentation for necessary tax returns
● Maintain an organised system of financial records, including electronic and paper files
Essential requirements:
● Recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification
● Proven bookkeeping experience in a small to medium-sized business
● Fluency in double entry bookkeeping, accounting principles and practices
● Proficiency in using Xero accounting software
● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desired requirements:
● Experience with Checkfront, Square or similar sales platforms
● Experience using Google Sheets and Docs
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bourn, CB23 2TT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- bookkeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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