Senior Bookkeeper

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

Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper - Greater Manchester and surrounding areas

Due to our organisation's continued growth we're looking to expand our network of experienced finance professionals to support our growing portfolio of SME clients. You'll have the opportunity to work with ambitious businesses that genuinely value experienced finance support, while retaining the flexibility and independence that comes with working on a self-employed basis.

Alongside the core bookkeeping responsibilities, you'll help improve financial processes, strengthen controls and drive greater efficiency, accuracy and visibility across the finance function.

• Location: Greater Manchester and surrounding areas onsite
• Hours: 2 days per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Rate: £22.50 per hour
• Basis: Self-employed

Tasks

Key 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

Profile

You'll bring:

• 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.

Additional Information

About The Part Time Finance People

At The Part Time Finance People, we help ambitious SME owners build more profitable, scalable and enjoyable businesses.

We go beyond traditional finance support. We partner with our clients to provide practical, commercially focused financial leadership that helps them improve profitability, strengthen cash flow and make better business decisions.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment where talented finance professionals can thrive, contribute their expertise and make a genuine impact.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Bookkeeper looking for a flexible role where you can work closely with ambitious business owners and see the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.