Part-Time Bookkeeper / Office Administrator (MO7345)

Overview

Reference
MO7345

Salary
£25,000 - £28,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Ely

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
03 November 2026


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 from you.

Please contact Michael O'Hare at Interaction Recruitment.

Telephone: 01462 670666
Email: michael.ohare@irweb.co.uk


Contact information

Michael O'Hare