Flexible Senior Bookkeeper - Part-Time, Self-Employed

The Part-Time Finance People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part Time Finance People are seeking a Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper to support SME clients across Greater Manchester. The role offers 2 days per week on-site, with self-employed basis and a competitive hourly rate.

You’ll handle end-to-end bookkeeping, VAT submissions, and cash flow controls while driving efficiency and robust financial controls. You’ll work independently yet collaborate with client Financial Controllers, bringing strong Xero skills (Sage/QuickBooks desirable).

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper.
• Strong experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Excellent credit control skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach.
• The ability to work effectively alongside and support the Financial Controller.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is ideal. Experience with Sage and/or QuickBooks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day bookkeeping activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage credit control and cash collection.
• Oversee inventory management.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support month-end processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency.
• Provide finance support to the Financial Controller as required.

Skills

Senior Bookkeeper

VAT returns

Credit control

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive

Support Financial Controller

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part Time Finance People are seeking a Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper to support SME clients across Greater Manchester. The role offers 2 days per week on-site, with self-employed basis and a competitive hourly rate.

You’ll handle end-to-end bookkeeping, VAT submissions, and cash flow controls while driving efficiency and robust financial controls. You’ll work independently yet collaborate with client Financial Controllers, bringing strong Xero skills (Sage/QuickBooks desirable).