Bookkeeper

Lyons Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to manage financial matters for a reputable SME in construction and property management in Leeds. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and liaising with external accountants. Candidates should have experience in an SME setting and be either qualified by experience or AAT/ACCA qualified. A competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000 (Full Time Equivalent) is offered along with free on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping within an SME environment.
• Must have experience in managing accounts up to trial balance.
• Experience with VAT returns and payroll management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial information to trial balance.
• Manage CIS returns, purchase & sales ledger, and credit control.
• Handle VAT returns and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure submissions to HMRC and manage payroll & pension.

Skills

Organised

Self-motivated

Excellent communicator

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Sage

Education

Qualified by Experience or Part/Fully Qualified AAT/ACCA

Tools

Sage

Job description

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are exclusively working in partnership with a reputable, growing and successful SME. Operating within the construction and property management sector, they offer their clients a range of services from maintenance to full refurbishment projects.

They now have a requirement for a Bookkeeper to take responsibility for all financial related matters.

This is a part‑time position for 3 days per week, based at their new modern offices in Horsforth, Leeds.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will carry out a hands‑on, all‑encompassing Bookkeeping role, taking full responsibility for all accountancy related tasks. This will include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial information to trial balance
• CIS Returns
• Purchase & Sales Ledger
• Credit Control
• VAT Returns
• Bank Reconciliations
• Submissions to HMRC
• Payroll & Pension
• Liaison with External Accountants

Skills & Experience Required:

• Either Qualified by Experience or Part/Fully Qualified AAT/ACCA
• Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail
• A working knowledge of Sage is essential

What's On Offer:

• A competitive salary in the region of £32,000 - £40,000 (Full Time Equivalent), either on a PAYE or self‑employed basis
• Free on‑site parking

Next Steps:

• Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded