Full job descriptionPart-Time Finance Manager / Bookkeeper
North Hertfordshire | Part-Time (28–30 hours per week) | £40,000 pro rata
An established construction company based in Knebworth is looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager / Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of its finance function.
This is a varied and important role within the business, offering responsibility across payroll, purchase and sales ledger, cashflow, supplier payments and financial administration.
Working closely with the directors and external accountants, you’ll play a key role in keeping the financial operations running smoothly, ensuring accurate records, timely payments and effective financial controls.
What will you be doing?
You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration, ensuring everything is accurate, up to date and completed to deadlines.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Processing fortnightly and monthly payroll using QuickBooks, including managing multiple payroll runs within a month where required
*Managing pension submissions and ensuring contributions are processed correctly
*Preparing and submitting PAYE and National Insurance payments to HMRC
*Managing monthly CIS submissions and creating and issuing CIS certificates for all subcontractors
*Checking subcontractor timesheets and hours against invoices to ensure accuracy
*Managing online banking and processing supplier and subcontractor payments
*Running the monthly supplier payment process
*Processing purchase ledger invoices, checking, coding and posting them to QuickBooks
*Raising sales invoices and issuing them to customers
*Maintaining accurate invoice registers and financial records
*Monitoring cashflow and assisting with cashflow forecasting
*Reconciling and monitoring company credit card expenditure
*Managing credit control and following up outstanding customer payments
*Maintaining the CITB levy and associated submissions
*Managing day-to-day finance queries and correspondence
*Assisting external accountants with year-end accounts, financial reporting and other ad hoc requirements
*Supporting the preparation of P11D expenses for directors
About You
We’re looking for someone with solid bookkeeping or finance experience, ideally within the construction industry, who is comfortable managing a broad range of financial responsibilities.
You’ll ideally bring:
*Good practical knowledge of bookkeeping and day-to-day finance operations
*Experience using QuickBooks
*Previous payroll experience, including PAYE and pension submissions
*Knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments
*Experience managing purchase and sales ledgers
*Good understanding of bank payments, reconciliations and cashflow
*Experience with credit control and supplier payment runs
*Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
*The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
*A proactive, practical and hands-on approach
Construction industry experience would be particularly beneficial, especially knowledge of CIS and CITB requirements.
What’s on Offer?
*Salary of £40,000 pro rata
*28 - 30 hours per week, with flexibility around working days and times
*A varied and autonomous role with responsibility for the finance function
*Direct contact with company directors and external accountants
*The opportunity to become an important part of an established construction business


If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper or Finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on part-time role where you can take ownership and make a real difference to a business, we’d be interested in hearing from you.
To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.


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