Cover letter for an older worker example
An experienced applicant's cover letter puts recent, current work up front. Sum up your experience in a line, give an example from the last few years, name the software you use now and say the hours you want.
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Pauline Archer
Swindon · [email protected] · 07700 900243
9 October 2026
Mr James Okafor
Practice Manager
Brindle & Co Chartered Accountants
Old Town Chambers, 4 Wood Street
Swindon SN1 4AB
Dear Mr Okafor
Application for Part-time Bookkeeper
I am applying for your part-time Bookkeeper role. I have 30 years' experience keeping the accounts of small businesses, and for the last 12 years I have kept the books for 22 clients of a Swindon practice.
I prepare quarterly VAT returns for 15 clients and monthly payroll for six. Last year I moved three clients from spreadsheets to Xero and trained their staff to record their own sales, which cut the time I spend on each month's books.
I work in Xero, QuickBooks and Sage 50, renew my Xero Advisor certification each year and hold the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
I am looking for 20 to 25 hours a week and can be flexible about which days. My CV is attached. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours sincerely
Pauline Archer
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I am applying for your part-time Bookkeeper role. I have 30 years' experience keeping the accounts of small businesses, and for the last 12 years I have kept the books for 22 clients of a Swindon practice.
The role and your depth of experience in one sentence.
I prepare quarterly VAT returns for 15 clients and monthly payroll for six. Last year I moved three clients from spreadsheets to Xero and trained their staff to record their own sales, which cut the time I spend on each month's books.
A recent example, with current software.
I work in Xero, QuickBooks and Sage 50, renew my Xero Advisor certification each year and hold the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
Current skills and qualifications.
I am looking for 20 to 25 hours a week and can be flexible about which days. My CV is attached. Thank you for considering my application.
The hours you want and a polite close.