Senior Bookkeeper (Blackburn)

Senior Bookkeeper (Blackburn)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Bookkeeper to support an established wholesale business based in Blackburn. This is a self-employed position offering flexibility across the week, with increased commitment required at the end of each quarter.

You will work closely with and report directly to the Financial Controller, providing hands-on bookkeeping support and ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping activities

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers

• Bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring

• Assisting with month-end and quarter-end processes

• Supporting preparation of management accounts

• VAT returns and compliance

• Foreign exchange (FX) processing and reconciliation

• Maintaining accurate financial records within a bespoke accounting system

• Supporting the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper

• Strong understanding of foreign exchange transactions and multi-currency accounting

• Confident supporting senior finance professionals

• Experience working across multiple accounting systems

• Strong Excel skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Strong communication skills

Working Arrangement

• 3 days per week (flexible split across 4 days if preferred)

• 4 full days required at each quarter end

• On-site role

• Self-employed engagement

• £22.50 per hour

• Starting ASAP

• Onsite in Blackburn

• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ UK-based experience in bookkeeping or finance.

About you

The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable, and confident operating in a standalone bookkeeping capacity while supporting a Financial Controller. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced wholesale environment and managing multi-currency transactions.

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.