IN-HOUSE BOOKKEEPER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Part-time
About Us:
Chacewater Garden Centre is a well-established, independent garden centre with a genuine passion for plants, people, and the great outdoors. Set in the heart of Cornwall, we pride ourselves on offering our customers a wide range of quality plants, gardening products, gifts, and a welcoming café experience. As a family-run business, we care deeply about our team and our community, and we're looking for like-minded individuals who share those values. We operate across two sites, giving us a varied and dynamic business that keeps things interesting for everyone who works with us.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Bookkeeper / Admin Assistant to join our small but busy admin team on a permanent basis. Working 22.5 hours per week (3 days), you will play a key role in keeping our day-to-day finances and administration running smoothly across both of our sites (also Goonhavern Garden Centre)- although your base will be at our Chacewater location.
Working alongside our existing admin assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining accurate financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers
- Processing invoices, delivery notes, disputes, payments, and bank reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end reporting and financial summaries
- Handling general administrative duties to support the wider management team
- Liaising with suppliers and internal departments as required
- Covering bookkeeping responsibilities across both business sites
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- AAT Level 3 qualification minimum - this is a firm requirement
- Solid experience in bookkeeping and financial administration
- Confident working with Xero accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach
- A collaborative team player who can work effectively alongside our existing admin assistant and be able to delegate jobs to them
- Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Comfortable working across more than one site's financial records
Desirable:
- AAT Level 4 or equivalent higher qualification
- Experience in a retail or hospitality environment
- Familiarity with EPOS or stock management systems
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive working environment within an independent local business
- Permanent, part-time contract - 22.5 hours per week
- A varied role covering two sites, all managed from our Chacewater base
- The chance to be a valued member of a close-knit team
- Staff discount
- Free parking
How to Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a brief cover note telling us a little about yourself and your bookkeeping experience. Applications without an AAT Level 3 qualification (or above) will not be progressed.
Chacewater Garden Centre Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
