Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper (Aylesbury)

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to provide tailored financial support to SME clients. This part-time role requires at least 3 years of UK-based experience in bookkeeping or finance, focusing on various bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and reconciliations. The successful candidate should be available at least 2 days a week and have experience with Xero accounting software. This role offers a flexible working arrangement and a competitive rate of £22.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UK-based experience in bookkeeping or finance.
• Practical exposure to growing SMEs.
• Availability of at least 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on financial support to clients.
• Complete day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare and explain financial information.

Skills

Customer invoicing and sales ledger management

Credit control and debtor reporting

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

Month-end journals including depreciation, accruals, and prepayments

Experience with Xero accounting software

Payroll

Job description

Part Time Senior Bookkeeper - Aylesbury

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to provide hands‑on financial support to our valued clients in Aylesbury and surrounding areas. As a Senior Bookkeeper for The Part‑Time Finance People, you'll provide SME clients with tailored financial support, completing day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks and helping to overcome accounting challenges while preparing and explaining financial information that improves cash flow and supports better decision‑making.

About You

You are an experienced Bookkeeper/Finance Manager with practical exposure to growing SMEs. Ideally, you are self‑employed and have at least 2 days per week available to provide flexible, high‑quality support.

Your Expertise Should Include

• Customer invoicing and sales ledger management
• Credit control and debtor reporting
• 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
• Month‑end journals including depreciation, accruals, and prepayments
• Experience with Xero accounting software (Sage 50 / QuickBooks a plus)
• Payroll (if necessary)

Role Details

• Location: Aylesbury (on‑site)
• Hours: Part‑time, 2‑3 days per week
• Rate: £22.50 per hour
• Type: Part‑time, self‑employed

Additional Information

• We cannot offer sponsorship for overseas workers.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' UK‑based experience in bookkeeping or finance.