Part Time Senior Bookkeeper - Liverpool
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to provide hands-on financial support to our valued clients in Liverpool. As a Senior Bookkeeper for The Part-Time Finance People, you’ll provide SME clients with tailored financial support, completing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and helping to overcome accounting challenges while preparing and explaining financial information that improves cash flow and supports better decision-making.
About You:
You are an experienced Bookkeeper/Finance Manager with practical exposure to growing SMEs. Ideally, you are self-employed and have at least 2 days per week available to provide flexible, high-quality support.
Key Responsibilities:
Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management
* Post and reconcile all bank accounts accurately and in a timely manner
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records
* Ensure all transactions are correctly coded and supported
Sales Ledger & Accounts Receivable
* Raise customer invoices and manage recurring billing
* Maintain the sales ledger and ensure accuracy of customer accounts
* Manage credit control, including chasing overdue debts and resolving invoice queries
* Produce debtor reports and support clients in improving cash collection
Purchase Ledger & Accounts Payable
* Process supplier invoices and expenses promptly and accurately
* Maintain the purchase ledger and supplier accounts
* Prepare supplier payment runs for client approval
* Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Credit Control
* Proactively manage aged debt and follow up outstanding balances
* Communicate professionally with customers to resolve payment issues
* Work with clients to improve credit control processes and cash flow
Systems & Software
* Experience with Xero and/or Sage 50/QuickBooks
About You
* Minimum 3 years’ UK-based bookkeeping or finance experience
* Background as a Bookkeeper or Finance Manager within SMEs
* Comfortable working independently and directly with clients
* Self-employed with at least 2 days per week availability
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Additional Information
* This role is on-site with clients in Liverpool / Chester
* £22.50 hourly rate of pay
* We cannot offer sponsorship for overseas workers
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting small businesses, values flexibility, and wants to build trusted client relationships while making a real impact.