Senior Bookkeeper - Part-Time, Self-Employed (Greater Manchester)

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 Senior Bookkeeper to work part-time on a self-employed basis in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, support the finance team, and drive improvements in processes and controls.

Key duties include VAT submissions, bank reconciliations, ledgers management, and assisting the Financial Controller. This role offers autonomy, flexibility and direct impact on client profitability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to 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

Independent work

Attention to detail

Proactive

Collaborate with FC

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to work part-time on a self-employed basis in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, support the finance team, and drive improvements in processes and controls.

Key duties include VAT submissions, bank reconciliations, ledgers management, and assisting the Financial Controller. This role offers autonomy, flexibility and direct impact on client profitability.