Senior bookkeeper

Finance Manager Hybrid Farnborough Location: Primarily Remote with 1 day per week in Farnham office
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role type: Employed
Hours: Flexible 4 or 5 days per week / Flexi Hours / School Hours Considered
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role The Part-Time Finance People is looking for an experienced, proactive, and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to join our internal team. This is a flexible senior role suited to an experienced finance professional looking for autonomy, variety, and work-life balance while remaining hands-on within a growing business.
The role is primarily remote, with attendance required at our Farnham office approximately 1 day per week. We are open to candidates seeking either employed or self-employed arrangements, with flexibility around working patterns including school hours.
This position combines hands on bookkeeping and finance management responsibilities with team leadership and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, working directly with clients remotely on their day-to-day finance requirements, and overseeing an outsourced bookkeeping team to ensure a consistently high standard of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of clients
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Managing accounts payable and receivable
Onboarding new clients and ensuring smooth implementation processes
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing ongoing support and advice
Leading, supporting, and reviewing the work of an outsourced team of bookkeepers
Delegating workloads and ensuring deadlines are met across the team
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance
Using cloud-based accounting systems efficiently
Supporting wider finance operations and process improvements where required
Requirements Proven experience in a senior bookkeeping or finance management role
Strong working knowledge of Xero (experience with Sage50 and QuickBooks advantageous)
Experience managing or supervising finance/bookkeeping teams
Confident working directly with clients and building strong relationships
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Payroll experience desirable
Must be able to travel to the Farnham office approximately 1 day per week
About Us At The Part-Time Finance People, we provide flexible, reliable, and professional finance support to businesses across a range of industries. Our team works closely with clients to deliver practical financial management solutions that help businesses operate efficiently and grow with confidence. xxuwjjq