Part-Time Accounts Assistant in Leeds

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

Location: Leeds City Centre – Office based

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

Yorkshire Design Group is an established, family-owned property business with over 35 years' experience in the development, regeneration and management of commercial property in Leeds. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting and financial administration of the business.

Your Role:

• 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

Our ideal candidate:

• 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.

Interested? Please apply with your updated CV.