Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

Job description

Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator – Temp to Perm

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum (full-time equivalent, pro rata)
Hours: Part-Time – Hours to be confirmed
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company based in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and organised individual who is confident managing day-to-day accounts and general office administration within a small business environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the company's financial administration while ensuring the smooth running of daily office operations.

This position is initially temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration

Processing purchase and sales invoices

Maintaining accurate financial records and accounts

Assisting with accounts payable and receivable

Monitoring payments and following up on outstanding invoices

Completing bank reconciliations

Using accounting software to maintain financial information

Supporting general accounts and finance activities

Managing day-to-day office administration

Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries

Maintaining accurate records and filing systems

Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal staff

Ordering office supplies and supporting general business operations

Assisting management with administrative tasks as required

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration

Experience managing daily office administration within a small business

Good working knowledge of accounting software

QuickBooks experience would be advantageous

Previous experience within precision engineering, machining or manufacturing would be beneficial

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise workloads

Comfortable working independently and using initiative

Reliable, professional and hardworking

Salary & Benefits

£25,000 – £28,000 per annum, full-time equivalent (pro rata for part-time hours)

Part-time working hours

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Friendly, small-business working environment

Varied role combining accounts and office administration

Opportunity to become a permanent member of the team

To Apply

If you have previous bookkeeping, accounts and office administration experience and are looking for a part-time opportunity in Ely, we'd love to hear ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ely

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English