Bookkeeper/Finance Administrator
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Managing Director
Hours: Part time. 16 hours per week
Required job outputs
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including raising/processing invoices, receipts and payments.
- Reconcile bank accounts, maintain accurate financial records and keep ledgers up to date.
- Prepare monthly finance reports and support budgeting and cashflow monitoring.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and support year-end accounts preparation with our external accountant.
- Support payroll processing and ensure accurate, timely inputs and records.
- Optimise our cloud-based finance/payroll systems—enhancing data quality, automations and integrations.
- Be a friendly first point of contact for finance-related customer and supplier queries and support the wider team with day-to-day administration.
Behaviours
- Be Kind & Helpful to Customers.
- Be a Good Teammate.
- Be Reliable & Professional.
- Love Plants & Share the Passion.
- Keep Things Safe.
Qualifications/Experience
- Proven bookkeeping experience (small business experience ideal).
- Good working knowledge of UK bookkeeping and VAT requirements.
- Confident using cloud accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and Excel.
- Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail; able to manage deadlines independently.
- Digitally minded and interested in process improvement (automation/integrations/using systems to their full capability).
- AAT/ICB Level 2/3 (desirable).
Welcome to Daleside Nurseries
Founded in 1958, Daleside is a long-established, family‑owned and family‑run nursery and garden centre in Killinghall, Harrogate. We grow and sell an extensive range of high‑quality plants across our 8‑hectare (20‑acre) nursery.
Why Join Daleside?
A well-established, family-run business
Daleside has been part of the Harrogate area since 1958. As a long-standing independent business, we combine stability with a personal, down-to-earth way of working.
A role where you can make a real difference
This is an important position at the heart of the business. You’ll help keep our finances accurate, organised and running smoothly, while supporting the wider team and improving systems over time.
A supportive and friendly team
We’re proud of our approachable, hardworking team culture. You’ll be working alongside people who care about the business and value reliability, teamwork and professionalism.
Flexibility and variety
This part-time role offers flexibility alongside a varied workload, from day-to-day bookkeeping to reporting, payroll support and process improvement.
A lovely working environment
Based in a beautiful rural setting just outside Harrogate, Daleside offers a calm and pleasant place to work with a strong sense of community.
Please apply below by submitting your CV with a covering note explaining why you think you are a good fit for Daleside.
Closing date: 4th June 2026.
Interviews – June 2026.
Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place before the advertised closing date.
