Senior Bookkeeper - Greater Manchester (Part-time, Self-employed)

The Part-Time Finance People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper to support clients in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. The role is self-employed, offering 2 days per week of hands-on bookkeeping work and the opportunity to drive efficiency and better financial controls.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT submissions, credit control, and month-end processes, while collaborating with the Financial Controller to improve profitability and cash flow for SME clients.

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.

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

Independence

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborating with FinancialController

Job description

Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper – Greater Manchester and surrounding areas

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to work with our clients on a part-time, self-employed basis.

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping function while providing valuable support to the wider finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy and wants to make a genuine commercial impact.

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

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

About You

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

Role Details

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

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.