Senior Bookkeeper - North West

The Part-Time Finance People; Coalville; 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 a growing portfolio of SME clients in the North West. This self-employed role offers flexible, two days per week onsite in the North West, with the opportunity to deliver robust bookkeeping, VAT returns and credit control support.

You’ll work independently, take ownership of financial records, assist with month-end processes and partner with the Financial Controller to improve controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper (self-employed acceptable).
• Strong experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Excellent credit control skills and cash collection experience.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

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

Proactive, hands-on

Support to Financial Controller

Job description

Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper – North West

About the Opportunity

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 the North West of England. 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: North West | 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.

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.