Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper (Surrey)

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

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper to assist clients across Surrey. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and supporting clients across multiple industries. Candidates must have at least 2 years of UK experience in a similar role. The job offers flexible working days, allowing for a good work-life balance, with a pay rate of £22.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Senior Bookkeeping or Finance Manager role.
• Experience working independently and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing and sales ledger.
• Control credit and report to directors.
• Process supplier invoices and manage purchase ledger.
• Prepare payment runs and conduct reconciliations.
• Manage VAT return preparation and payroll.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Accuracy

Commercial awareness

Job description

Part‑Time Senior Bookkeeper – Surrey

We are seeking an experienced Part‑Time Senior Bookkeeper to support our clients across Surrey and the surrounding areas. You will work directly within client businesses across a variety of industries, including professional services, manufacturing, retail, construction, technology and media.

In this role, you will manage day‑to‑day accounting activities, streamline financial processes, and support clients in making informed commercial decisions. This is a part‑time position with the requirement to have 2/3 days available.

About You

You are an experienced Senior Bookkeeper with a strong track record supporting growing SMEs. Formal qualifications are not required – hands‑on experience, accuracy, and commercial awareness are what matter most.

You should be available for at least two days per week and will confident working independently within client environments and managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer invoicing and sales ledger management
• Credit control and debtor reporting to directors
• Supplier invoice processing and purchase ledger management
• Preparing payment runs for approval
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Expense and credit card management and reconciliation
• VAT return preparation and submission
• Payroll (potentially) and pension administration
• Month‑end journals, including depreciation, accruals and prepayments

This part‑time position can sit comfortably alongside other clients in your portfolio.

Location: Surrey (Guildford/Woking/Camberley/Farnborough)

Rate of pay: £22.50 per hour

Additional Information

• We cannot provide sponsorship for overseas workers.
• A minimum of 2 years’ UK‑based experience in a Senior Bookkeeping or Finance Manager role is required.