Part-Time Bookkeeper

Yorkshire Design Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorkshire Design Group is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to join our Leeds city centre office. The role covers transactional accounts and financial administration for our managed properties, with around 20-25 hours per week and a flexible pattern.

You will maintain day-to-day accounts across two group companies, raise sales invoices, manage the purchase ledgers, reconciliations and debt chasing, and support year-end processes with our external accountant.

Qualifications

• Solid bookkeeping or accounts experience with ability to manage own workload
• Practical experience using Sage
• AAT Level 3
• Experience of sales and purchase ledgers
• Good knowledge of invoicing, reconciliations and credit control
• Strong numerical and administrative skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounts across two group companies
• Raise sales invoices and process tenant recharges
• Manage purchase ledger and supplier invoices
• Monitor outstanding balances and chase debtors
• Maintain accurate tenant accounts and financial records
• Process costs associated with landlords, utilities and service charges
• Deal with invoices from contractors and other suppliers
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accounting records within Sage
• Investigating and resolving day-to-day accounts queries
• Liaising with tenants, suppliers, landlords and contractors where required
• Working closely with the external accountant and providing financial information as required
• Supporting year-end accounting processes
• Assisting with other finance and accounts administration across the group
• The nature of the business means there will be plenty of variety, and you will have the opportunity to develop a good understanding of both the financial and operational sides of the property portfolio

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Numerical accuracy

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage

Job description

Part-Time Bookkeeper

Salary £28k -32k Full-Time Equivalent dependent on skills and experience

Leeds City Centre – Office based

Part Time, Flexible Working Pattern offered – 20-25 hours per week

Your Role

The position covers a broad range of transactional accounts and bookkeeping responsibilities, with particular involvement in the financial administration of our managed properties.

• Maintaining accurate day-to-day accounts across two group companies
• Raising sales invoices and processing tenant recharges
• Managing purchase ledger and supplier invoices
• Monitoring outstanding balances and chasing debtors
• Maintaining accurate tenant accounts and financial records
• Processing costs associated with landlords, utilities and service charges
• Dealing with invoices from contractors and other suppliers
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accounting records within Sage
• Investigating and resolving day-to-day accounts queries
• Liaising with tenants, suppliers, landlords and contractors where required
• Working closely with the external accountant and providing financial information as required
• Supporting year-end accounting processes
• Assisting with other finance and accounts administration across the group

The nature of the business means there will be plenty of variety, and you will have the opportunity to develop a good understanding of both the financial and operational sides of the property portfolio.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for someone with solid practical bookkeeping or accounts experience who is confident managing their own workload and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or in a similar finance position
• Practical experience using Sage
• AAT Level 3
• Experience of sales and purchase ledger
• Good knowledge of invoicing, reconciliations and credit control
• Strong numerical and administrative skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• The confidence to communicate professionally with tenants, suppliers and other external contacts
• The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload

Experience within property, construction, commercial property or facilities management would be beneficial, although it is not essential.

A Flexible Part-Time Opportunity

We recognise that experienced people looking for part-time work often require some flexibility around their working pattern.

Our preference is approximately three days per week, although we are equally happy to consider spreading the hours across five shorter days, including a school-hours arrangement.

The position is office based at The Calls in Leeds city centre, working as part of a small, established team.

About Yorkshire Design Group

For more than 35 years, Yorkshire Design Group has been involved in the development and management of property in Leeds, combining property development with the ongoing management of its commercial assets.

As a family-owned business, we offer the opportunity to work within a close-knit organisation where you can take genuine responsibility for your area and build a long-term understanding of the business.