YRH Finance Team
Senior Bookkeeper (Leeds)
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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.
What You'll Be Doing
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.
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About You
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.
What We're Looking For
- 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 QuickBooks.
- Good Excel skills.
- Excellent organization, accuracy, and communication skills.
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The Opportunity
- £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.
Why Join Us
We specialize 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.
Eligibility
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).
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