Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper | Leeds About the role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join The Part-Time Finance People on a self employed basis, supporting one of our growing manufacturing clients in Leeds on a part-time basis (2 days per week, onsite).

Working alongside the Financial Controller and leadership team, you'll play a key role in keeping the finance function running smoothly. This is a hands‑on role where you'll take ownership of day‑to‑day bookkeeping, maintain accurate financial records and help support informed business decisions.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day finance activities, including:

• Managing the sales and purchase ledgers.
• Customer invoicing, credit control and debtor management.
• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Processing expenses and company card reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting payroll and pension administration.
• Processing month‑end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with month‑end reporting.

You'll be an experienced Senior Bookkeeper with a strong background in SME businesses and excellent attention to detail.

You'll be confident working independently, managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping and building positive relationships across the business.

• Proven experience in a Senior Bookkeeper or similar role.
• Strong bookkeeping and transactional finance experience.
• Sales ledger, purchase ledger and reconciliation expertise.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage 50 or Quick Books.
• Good Excel skills.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and communication skills.

• £22.50 per hour
• 2 days per week
• Onsite with our manufacturing client in Leeds
• Work alongside an experienced Financial Controller in a growing manufacturing business.

We specialise in providing experienced finance professionals to ambitious SMEs, helping business owners strengthen their finance functions and make better commercial decisions.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexible work, long‑term client relationships and the opportunity to make a real impact.

To apply, you'll need:

• At least 2 years' UK-based experience in a Senior Bookkeeper or similar role.
• The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).