Job Title: Bookkeeper (Happy Town) Location: Newtownards Type: Part-time 12-16 hours per week Reports to: Centre Manager / Business Owner About Us We are a dynamic soft-play centre committed to creating fun, safe, and memorable experiences for families. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the centres financial operations and support smooth, compliant reporting. Job Summary The Bookkeeper will maintain the accounting system, manage day-to-day financial activities, and produce accurate and timely financial reports, including VAT returns, payroll, month-end and year-end accounts. You will also provide cash flow forecasting, supplier payments, and respond to email and ad-hoc administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities Maintain the accounting system: Accurate daily data entry of sales, purchases, receipts, payments and general ledger updates using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar software Monthly Payroll & Pensions Returns: Process payroll, pensions contributions, and submit related RTI/Pensions auto-enrolment returns. VAT Returns: Prepare and file periodic VAT returns, ensuring HMRC compliance and timely submission Monthly Profit & Loss Analysis: Generate monthly P&L reports and explain variances to management, summarising operational performance Month-End Journals: Post accruals, prepayments, depreciation and adjust general ledger at month-end. Cash Flow Forecasting: Monitor and forecast cash flow to assist in financial planning and decision-making Supplier Payments: Process accounts payable, schedule