Part-time Senior Bookkeeper
United Kingdom
07-01-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Part Time
Industry
Professional Services - Other
Division
Finance and Accounting
Job Title
Bookkeeper (F&A), Payroll Officer
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
GBP £26,000.00 - GBP £35,000.00
Job ID
130725
Job Description
Part-time Senior Bookkeeper
Fully Remote (candidates must be based in the UK)
Permanent, Part Time - 16 hours/ week
£26,000 - £35,000 pro-rata DOE
This is an exciting opportunity to join a scaling accountancy practice with a portfolio of hospitality clients including restaurants, bars and theatres. The company is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper with payroll experience to deliver bookkeeping and payroll services to their clients.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Run fortnightly and monthly payroll for 15-200 staff across multiple entities
- Manage all HMRC reporting
- Post payroll journals to Xero and reconcile payroll control accounts
- Assist with wider month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, intercompany and cost-centre allocations
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready back-up for HMRC and pension compliance
- Resolve any queries or discrepancies quickly and professionally
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:
- Prior experience in a bookkeeping/payroll position, preferably within the hospitality sector
- 2 years payroll experience (preferably multi-site or bureau background)
- Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, AE, tronc/tips, and variable pay environments
- Proficiency using Excel, Xero and BrightPay (or similar)
- Good organisation and communication skills
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
- Opportunity to work remotely (with occasional visits to Central London office)
- Flexibility to work part-time
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