At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage bookkeeping for SMEs, including invoicing, reconciliations, and VAT returns.
- Company: The Part-Time Finance People, dedicated to supporting small businesses.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £22.50 per hour, flexible part-time hours.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive work culture promoting innovation and personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team helping SMEs thrive while building your client portfolio.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of UK finance experience and expertise in Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage50.
The predicted salary is between 22.5 - 22.5 £ per hour.
Part‑Time Senior Bookkeeper wanted in St Albans.
About the role:
As a Senior Bookkeeper for The Part-Time Finance People, you will manage the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of SME clients, including:
- Bank reconciliations
- Sales and purchase ledger management
- Invoice processing
- Credit control
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Maintaining accurate accounting records
You will work closely with clients to ensure compliance, improve financial processes, and provide timely and reliable financial information. We are actively looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join us at The Part-Time Finance People to support our clients on a Part-Time basis.
About You:
You should be an experienced Finance Manager with a passion for supporting SMEs. Ideally, you are already self-employed, with at least 2 days of availability per week. Your expertise should include:
- Customer invoicing and sales ledger management
- Credit control and debtor reporting to directors
- Supplier invoices and purchase ledger management
- Drafting payment runs for approval
- Supplier reconciliations
- Bank postings and reconciliations
- Expense and credit card management and reconciliation
- VAT returns
- Payroll (possibly) and pension administration
- Month‑end journals including depreciation, accruals, and prepayments
- Experience with Xero (ideally with QuickBooks and Sage50 as well)
This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to build up a portfolio of clients, add to your existing client base or just have some spare capacity and are passionate about helping small businesses.
Rate of pay: £22.50 per hour
Hours: 2/3 days per week (Part-Time)
Location: St Albans and surrounding areas (onsite)
The Part-Time Finance People are passionate about helping business owners have more successful businesses and feel happier. As an accounting firm, we want to provide a different, and more commercial type of accounting support to SME businesses.
Note: Our values promote a diverse, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We welcome different perspectives to drive innovation and build talented teams, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential. We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas workers. A minimum of 2 years of UK-based experience as a Finance Manager is required to apply.
Senior Bookkeeper (St Albans) employer: theparttimefinancepeople
The Part-Time Finance People is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible part-time role that allows you to make a significant impact on SMEs in Milton Keynes. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your expertise and fosters a collaborative environment.
