Part-Time Office Administrator / Bookkeeper
Location: Basildon, Essex
Company: Small–Medium Sized Joinery Company
We are a well-established joinery company based in Basildon (est 2005), seeking a reliable and experienced Office Administrator / Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day running of the business.
This is a part-time position (1–2 days per week) with flexible, negotiable hours, ideal for someone looking for a steady role with flexibility. Semi-retired candidates are very welcome to apply.
Key duties (day-to-day):
- Answering and handling incoming phone calls.
- Day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Bank reconciliations.
- Processing payroll.
- Processing CIS return to HMRC.
- Renewing and monitoring utilities and insurances
- General office administration and record keeping.
- Supporting the Director when required.
Optional duties (may lead to additional days/hours):
- Marketing support.
- Online and social media management.
- Business development support.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
- Be confident and professional on the phone.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Teams.
- Be comfortable trying new software i.e. CRM.
- Have experience with Sage Business Cloud.
- Have previous admin, bookkeeping, payroll, and bank reconciliation experience.
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours.
- 1–2 days per week initially, with potential to increase.
- Friendly, supportive working environment.
- Long-term opportunity within a local business.
- Pay negotiable, depending on experience.