Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Bookkeeper (part-time) – Small Independent School, Llandaff North, Cardiff

• Location: Cardiff Steiner School, Llandaff North, Cardiff
• Hours: 15 hours per week, term-time plus additional weeks, flexible working arrangements available
• Pay: £15.40 per hour (self-employed or PAYE)
• To start: 17 November 2025 or asap after
• Online application form at:

Cardiff Steiner School are looking for an experienced and reliable Bookkeeper to join our small, friendly team at our independent school in Llandaff North, Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a creative and supportive environment, helping to keep our school finances running smoothly while making a real difference to the school community.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including term-time plus additional weeks, with hours that can be adapted around school runs, childcare, other jobs, or personal commitments.

You'll work closely with the School Business Manager to maintain accurate financial records and support the smooth operation of the school's finances. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the school's accounts and financial records using Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Handling accounts receivable and payable, including tuition fees, supplier invoices, reconciliations, and petty cash.
• Supporting payroll processing and liaising with our payroll bureau.
• Assisting with VAT and financial reporting, including management summaries and information for inspections and board reporting.
• Maintaining well-organised financial records and supporting procurement, contracts, and financial policies.
• Liaising professionally with parents, suppliers, accountants, and other external advisors.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a warm, friendly, and creative school community
• Work in a small, supportive team
• Flexible hours - ideal for fitting around school runs, childcare, other jobs, or personal commitments

About You

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, ideally within a small or medium-sized organisation or business
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of bookkeeping independently, including reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations
• Proficiency in Sage Accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Highly accurate, organised, and trustworthy

About Us

Cardiff Steiner School is an independent Steiner Waldorf school for age 3 to 19. We offer an inspiring and creative education based on the needs of the whole child. Our distinctive, international curriculum offers a rich, rounded education, balancing cognitive and emotional intelligence with physical activity, with each subject integrating academic work with fine and practical arts. Our students are immersed in experiential learning, surrounded by a warm community, inspiring them to embrace school and become lifelong learners.

We are a small school by design, with a highly-dedicated staff team, supportive families and a strong community spirit. As a pioneering bunch we have an irrepressible spirit and enjoy rising to the challenges and celebrating the joys that a small School brings.

Our staff are at the heart of our success and we have a strong culture of collaboration where staff are valued and your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed and appreciated.

We are a Waldorf UK Member School and are fully independent.

How to Apply

Please feel very welcome to contact us to discuss the post on

Please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification and complete our online application form at:

The recruitment process will involve an interview.

Come and Visit Us

If you are thinking about applying, but would like to find out more about us first, you are warmly invited to come and visit us. We'd love to meet you. Just contact us to arrange a time on

Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, we expect all applicants to uphold this. All candidates must have suitability to work with children, and post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.40 per hour

Application question(s):

• Have you got proven experience as a Bookkeeper?
• Have you got a working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations?
• Have you got a proficiency in Sage Accounting software and Microsoft Excel?

Work Location: In person