Senior Bookkeeper Finance Manager Flexible Hybrid Role | Farnham Office 1 Day Per Week | Employed

We are expanding, and we are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our growing team in a senior, client-facing position. This role would suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on bookkeeping and finance management with client support, team coordination, and operational responsibility. We offer genuine flexibility, making this an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a long-term role that can work around family life or other commitments.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with a portfolio of clients, supporting their day-to-day finance function remotely while also helping manage and oversee an outsourced bookkeeping team. Alongside client delivery, you will play an important role in onboarding new clients and helping ensure processes run efficiently across the wider finance operation. The role is primarily home-based, with attendance at our Farnham office approximately once per week.

Working Pattern

Flexible 4 or 5 day working week
School hours and flexible working arrangements considered
Employed or self-employed applications welcome
Remote working with occasional office attendance

Main Areas of Responsibility

Managing bookkeeping activities for multiple clients
Preparing VAT returns and maintaining accurate financial records
Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports
Managing bank reconciliations, cash flow, payables and receivables
Supporting clients remotely with day-to-day finance queries and requirements
Onboarding new clients and implementing smooth handover processes
Building strong ongoing client relationships
Supervising and supporting an outsourced bookkeeping team
Reviewing workloads and ensuring deadlines and service standards are maintained
Assisting with process improvements and wider finance operations

What Were Looking For

We are looking for someone who is confident working independently, highly organised, and comfortable managing both client relationships and finance operations within a fast-paced remote environment. Ideal experience includes:

Previous experience in a senior bookkeeping or finance management role
Strong working knowledge of Xero
Experience with Sage50 and QuickBooks advantageous
Payroll experience desirable
Experience managing or reviewing the work of finance/bookkeeping staff
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workloads
Ability to travel to Farnham approximately 1 day per week

About The Part-Time Finance People

We provide flexible and reliable finance support services to businesses across a range of sectors. Our focus is on delivering practical, professional financial support while building long-term relationships with our clients. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for experienced professionals who value flexibility, autonomy, and being part of a supportive team environment.

At The Part-Time Finance People, we're a dynamic community of freelance finance professionals dedicated to supporting SME businesses across the UK. Our mission is to help business owners achieve success and happiness by professionalising their accounting functions and streamlining financial management.

For over 17 years, our goal has been to assist business owners in making smarter decisions through better financial management. We go beyond traditional accounting by providing practical, commercially driven financial support that helps SMEs increase profitability, improve cash flow, and reduce business risk. Our community of freelance finance experts includes Financial Controllers, Finance Directors, and bookkeepers who work with SMEs on a part-time, flexible basis - giving businesses access to senior financial expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.

We're proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our values promote a collaborative culture where finance professionals can build portfolios of clients while helping small businesses succeed.

Senior Bookkeeper & Finance Manager