Bookkeeper in Truro, Cornwall

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to be working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its finance support team.

This is a part-time, home-based opportunity offering flexibility, autonomy and regular travel across Cornwall.

About the Client

Our client is a respected organisation with a widespread presence across Cornwall. They support a network of sites throughout the county and are committed to delivering a high standard of financial management and operational support. The organisation offers a welcoming culture, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a varied and people-focused role.

About the Role

Working from home for 28 hours per week, you will take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records across a portfolio of locations. The position combines bookkeeping, reporting, stakeholder support and occasional compliance monitoring. Regular travel throughout Cornwall is required, with mileage paid from home at 55p per mile, paid travel time and a monthly car allowance of £80.

Bookkeeper Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for multiple sites using cloud-based finance systems
• Processing income and expenditure transactions and reconciling bank accounts
• Monitoring financial records and following up on missing information where required
• Producing year-end financial information and supporting reporting processes
• Providing guidance and practical support to stakeholders responsible for local finances
• Delivering training and assistance on financial processes and record-keeping requirements
• Assisting with reviews, audits and compliance checks across various locations
• Responding to finance-related queries and building positive working relationships across the organisation

Bookkeeper Requirements

• AAT qualification, part-qualified status or equivalent bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance support position
• Strong numerical accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Confident communication skills with the ability to support a range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Cornwall

Benefits

• Salary of £27,503.84 per annum
• Home-based working
• 28-hour working week
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Additional time off during the Christmas period
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback and employee discount scheme

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced and dependable bookkeeping professional who enjoys combining financial accuracy with stakeholder support. You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, travelling regularly across Cornwall and building trusted relationships with people at all levels.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers.