Freelance Senior Bookkeeper (Stockport)

The Part-Time Finance People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A finance solutions provider in Stockport is seeking a Freelance Senior Bookkeeper to offer tailored financial support for SMEs. This role is part-time at £22.50 per hour for 3 days a week. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of UK experience and a passion for helping business owners succeed. Key duties include customer invoicing, credit control, and financial reporting, with tools like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage50 being preferred. The role requires onsite work with local clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of UK-based experience as a Finance Manager.
• Self-employed with at least 3 days of availability per week.
• Passion for supporting SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to SMEs.
• Identify and resolve financial challenges.
• Deliver insightful reporting on cash flow.

Skills

Customer invoicing and sales ledger management

Credit control and debtor reporting

Supplier invoices and purchase ledger management

Bank postings and reconciliations

VAT returns

Experience with Xero

Payroll administration

Drafting payment runs for approval

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage50

Job description

Overview

Freelance Senior Bookkeeper (Part-Time) - Stockport (Onsite)

£22.50 per hour | 3 Days Per Week

At The Part-Time Finance People we are passionate about supporting SMEs and helping them thrive. We are looking to add to our team of finance specialists as we are looking to bring onboard a Freelance Senior Bookkeeper to support our clients across Stockport and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety, values flexibility, and is motivated by making a real difference in the businesses they support.

About you

You should be an experienced Finance manager with a passion for supporting SMEs. Ideally, you are already self-employed, with at least 3 days of availability per week.

About the role

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you\'ll provide tailored, hands-on financial support to a portfolio of ambitious SMEs. You\'ll help identify and resolve financial challenges, streamline processes, and deliver insightful reporting that drives smarter decisions around cash flow and profitability.

Your expertise should include

• Customer invoicing and sales ledger management
• Credit control and debtor reporting to directors
• Supplier invoices and purchase ledger management
• Drafting payment runs for approval
• Supplier reconciliations
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Expense and credit card management and reconciliation
• VAT returns
• Payroll (possibly) and pension administration
• Month-end journals including depreciation, accruals, and prepayments
• Experience with Xero (ideally with QuickBooks and Sage50 as well)

Details

• Rate: £22.50 per hour
• Hours: 3 days per week (freelance/contractor basis)
• Location: Onsite with clients across Stockport & surrounding areas

Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio, fill some spare capacity, or work more meaningfully with SMEs, this is a role that offers freedom and fulfillment.

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.