At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage bookkeeping activities and improve financial processes for ambitious SMEs.
- Company: A supportive finance organisation dedicated to helping SMEs thrive.
- Benefits: Flexible self-employed role with competitive pay and independence.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on businesses while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Proven bookkeeping experience and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 22.5 - 22.5 £ per hour.
Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper – Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
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. 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.
Location: Greater Manchester and surrounding areas | onsite
Hours: 2 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £22.50 per hour
Basis: Self-employed
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
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
- Strong working knowledge of Xero is ideal. Experience with Sage and/or QuickBooks is desirable.
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.
Senior Bookkeeper in Manchester employer: YRH Finance Team Limited
At The Part Time Finance Team, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our finance professionals to thrive. Located in Warrington, we offer flexible part-time opportunities that allow you to work independently while making a meaningful impact on our clients' businesses. With a focus on employee growth and development, we encourage our team members to take ownership of their roles and contribute to improving financial processes, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
