Job Title: Self-Employed Bookkeeper (Day Hospital)
Location: London (Hybrid / Remote with onsite attendance as required)
Engagement Type: Self-employed or par-time.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper to support the financial management of our day hospital. This role is ideal for an independent professional who is confident managing clinical or multi-stream business accounts and can work autonomously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
You will play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of the organisation, supporting management with timely reporting and clear financial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records across the day hospital
- Process invoices, purchase ledger, and sales ledger entries
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and clinic payment systems
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial summaries
- Track clinic revenue streams and clinician-related payments where applicable
- Support payroll coordination with external payroll providers
- Assist with cash flow monitoring, budgeting, and forecasting
- Prepare financial information for accountants and year-end processes
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial and tax requirements
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and patient-related operational data
About You
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
- Experience in healthcare, clinics, or multi-income businesses is highly desirable
- Strong proficiency in bookkeeping software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
- Able to work independently and manage deadlines without supervision
- Strong understanding of VAT and UK accounting principles
- AAT qualified or equivalent experience preferred
What We Offer
- Flexible, working arrangement
- Competitive day rate or monthly retainer (based on experience)
- Opportunity to work with a growing private healthcare / day hospital organisation
- Long-term ongoing contract for the right candidate
- Hybrid working with flexibility around schedule
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief outline of your experience and availability to: [insert email address]
Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1 4LF
