Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper – Surrey
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Part-Time Senior Bookkeeper to partner with a diverse portfolio of clients across Surrey and the surrounding areas. Working hands-on within client businesses across a range of industries, including professional services, retail, and technology, you will manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities, including reconciliations, VAT returns, and credit control.
About You
You are an experienced Senior Bookkeeper with a strong track record supporting growing SMEs. Formal qualifications are not required — hands-on experience, accuracy, and commercial awareness are what matter most.
You should be available for at least two days per week and will confident working independently within client environments and managing multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Your expertise should include:
* Customer invoicing and sales ledger management
* Credit control and debtor reporting to directors
* Supplier invoice processing and purchase ledger management
* Preparing payment runs for approval
* Bank postings and reconciliations
* Expense and credit card management and reconciliation
* VAT return preparation and submission
* Payroll (potentially) and pension administration
* Month-end journals, including depreciation, accruals and prepayments
This part-time position can sit comfortably alongside other clients in your portfolio.
Location: Surrey (Guildford/Woking/Camberley/Farnborough)
Rate of pay: £22.50 per hour
About Us
At The Part-Time Finance People, we are passionate about helping business owners build more successful, profitable and lower-risk businesses. We deliver a more commercial, hands-on style of accounting support tailored specifically to SMEs.
Our mission:
Help businesses generate more cash, more profit, and reduce risk through better decision-making and stronger financial management.
For over 17 years, we’ve supported hundreds of finance professionals to thrive in their portfolio careers. We’d be delighted to tell you more about this opportunity.
Our Values
We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive and inclusive working environment. We welcome different perspectives, encourage innovation and help every team member reach their full potential.
Additional Information
* We cannot provide sponsorship for overseas workers.
* A minimum of 2 years’ UK-based experience in a Senior Bookkeeping or Finance Manager role is required.