Freelance Senior Bookkeeper (Manchester)

The Part-Time Finance People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to support diverse clients in Manchester. This part-time role is perfect for a qualified Finance Manager looking to leverage their expertise in a flexible environment. You'll manage day-to-day accounting tasks, streamline processes, and provide valuable insights to help businesses thrive. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering SMEs through innovative financial solutions. If you have a minimum of 2 years UK experience and are ready to make a difference while enjoying a balanced work-life, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of UK-based experience as a Finance Manager required.
• Experience in managing finance for SMEs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for various clients.
• Streamline accounting processes and improve financial management.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Customer invoicing

Sales ledger management

Credit control

Debtor reporting

Supplier invoices management

Purchase ledger management

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns

Payroll administration

Month-end journals

Education

Qualified Finance Manager

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper wanted for clients in or around Manchester

About the Role:

The role is to work with our clients in their business, which could be within a variety of industries including professional services, manufacturing, retail, construction, or technology. We're looking for an experienced and commercially-minded Finance Manager to look after the day-to-day accounting, streamline the accounting processes, and help move the business forward on a part-time basis.

About You:

You should be a qualified and experienced Finance Manager with experience working in growing SMEs. Ideally, you are already self-employed, with at least 2 days of availability per week.

Your expertise should include:

1. Customer invoicing and sales ledger management
2. Credit control and debtor reporting to directors
3. Supplier invoices and purchase ledger management
4. Drafting payment runs for approval
5. Supplier reconciliations
6. Bank postings and reconciliations
7. Expense and credit card management and reconciliation
8. VAT returns
9. Payroll (possibly) and pension administration
10. Month-end journals including depreciation, accruals, and prepayments
11. Input into cashflow forecasts

As this role is two days a week (self-employed basis), it could work alongside other client work.

Rate of pay: £22.50 per hour

About Us:

The Part-Time Finance People are passionate about helping business owners have more successful businesses and feel happier. As an accounting firm, we want to provide a different and more commercial type of accounting support to SME businesses.

Our focus is to enable businesses to make more cash, more profit at lower business risk through better decision-making and financial management of the business.

Over the last 17 years, we've proudly supported hundreds of finance professionals to succeed in their portfolio career - please get in touch to find out more about us and the role we have.

Note: Our values promote a diverse, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We welcome different perspectives to drive innovation and build talented teams, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential.

We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas workers. A minimum of 2 years of UK-based experience as a Finance Manager is required to apply. Thank you.