Chiddingstone Castle, Kent
21 hours per week | Part-time
Pay: £17,400 (FTE =£29,000)
About the Role
Chiddingstone Castle is seeking an organised, reliable and experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our team for three days per week.
This is an important role within the Castle’s day-to-day operations, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the organisation. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable managing a range of bookkeeping and financial administration duties.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a varied environment and takes pride in producing accurate, timely and well-organised financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records
- Processing purchase and sales invoices
- Recording and reconciling payments and receipts
- Bank reconciliations
- Managing supplier and customer accounts
- Preparing and processing payments
- Monitoring outstanding invoices and following up where appropriate
- Maintaining accurate records of income and expenditure
- Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Preparing information for the annual accounts and liaising with external accountants
- Assisting with payroll and pension administration, where required
- Maintaining organised and confidential financial documentation
- Supporting the management team with financial queries and information
- Undertaking general financial administration as required
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in bookkeeping or a similar finance role
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident working independently and managing their own workload
- Reliable, discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential financial information
- Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A minimum of two years experience working with Sage 50 Accounts
- A good communicator who can work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and external advisers
- Practical and willing to take a hands-on approach
- Able to work accurately to deadlines
Previous experience of working within a small business, charitable organisation, visitor attraction, estate or similar environment would be advantageous, although not essential.
What We Offer
- A part-time position of 21 hours per week (3 full days or 4 days within school hours)
- A varied and interesting role within the unique setting of Chiddingstone Castle
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to become an important part of the Castle’s team
How to Apply
If you are an experienced bookkeeper looking for a part-time role in a unique and historic setting, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to: accounts@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
Closing date: 16/09/2026
Start date: as soon as possible
Salary: £17,400
Hours: Part Time - 21 hours per week
Location: On-site - Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Kent, TN8 7AD