Eden Scott
Part-time Bookkeeper (c.25 hours pw)
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Part‑Time Bookkeeper (up to 25 hours pw)
Livingston, onsite | Up to £43,000 (pro rata), DOE
The Company
Eden Scott Accountancy & Finance Division is delighted to be supporting a highly successful engineering firm based in Livingston with the appointment of a part-time Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business operating within Scotland’s advanced manufacturing and technology sector.
Our client is a specialist engineering organisation with a strong reputation for innovation & technical expertise, where the business continues to expand its global presence from its Livingston headquarters.
The Role
This part-time position (16–20 hours per week) will support the finance function onsite, offering flexibility around working pattern. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance, payroll and month-end processes, working as part of a small and collaborative team. The role suits someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working independently.
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Key Responsibilities
- Purchase ledger processing, including invoice entry, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
- Sales ledger management, including raising invoices, allocating receipts and overseeing accounts receivable
- Monthly UK payroll processing for approximately 30 employees
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Posting journals and supporting the month-end close process
- Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
- Updating and managing the fixed asset register
- Ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and adherence to internal controls
- Providing general support to the Finance Manager and contributing to process improvements
- Applying double-entry bookkeeping knowledge where required
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Candidate Profile
- Highly organised, methodical and able to manage workload independently
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in bookkeeping, payroll and transactional finance
- Background within an SME or manufacturing environment is beneficial
- Strong communication skills and proficiency with accounting software and Excel
- Sage experience advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £43,000 pro rata, DOE
- Private health insurance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Flexible part-time hours
- Opportunity to join a respected and growing engineering business
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in hearing more about, please submit your CV to Emma O'Connor at Eden Scott.
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