Senior Bookkeeper - Merseyside (Part-time, Self-employed)

The Part-Time Finance People; Liverpool City Region; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper to support SME clients in Merseyside and surrounding areas on a self-employed basis. You will handle daily bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cash collection while maintaining robust control across the finance function.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, ledgers, month-end support, process improvements, and collaboration with the Financial Controller. Location is onsite with two days per week commitment.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper.
• Strong experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Excellent credit control skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Senior Bookkeeper

VAT returns

Credit control

Independence

Descripción del empleo

Part‑Time Senior Bookkeeper – Merseyside 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 in Merseyside and surrounding areas. 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.

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: Merseyside | 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.