Lettings/Accounts Administrator in Heslington

Welcome to Linley & Simpson Students, one of York's leading student lettings businesses, providing high-quality accommodation and exceptional service to students across the city. As part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies, we're proud to combine local knowledge with the strength and support of a national property group.

With our team's extensive industry expertise and commitment to customer service, we're here to help students find the right home throughout their university journey.

Now, we're pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lettings & Accounts Administrator. This is a full‑time maternity cover position, expected to run until January 2027, based at our Heslington office in York.

Salary: £27,000 per annual

The Role:

As a Lettings & Accounts Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting both our lettings and accounts functions, ensuring our processes run smoothly and efficiently while delivering excellent service to landlords, tenants and contractors.

• Accurately setting up online tenancy agreements and related documentation.
• Supporting the Accounts Controller with the processing of contractor payments, landlord payments, deposits and rental income.
• Assisting the lettings team with administration and compliance documentation.
• Supporting the general day‑to‑day running of the office.
• Maintaining a high degree of accuracy across all systems and records.
• Carrying out any other duties reasonably required to support the needs of the business.

The role is based at our Heslington office in York, with free on‑site parking available.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an organised, detail‑oriented individual who enjoys working in a busy office environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high‑quality work.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a customer‑facing office‑based role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Full UK driving licence, free from any major endorsements.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within the residential lettings industry.
• Knowledge of property compliance, certification and lettings legislation.
• Previous experience within student lettings.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working pattern of:
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm, or
  • 9:30am - 5:30pm.
• Includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.
• Only 2 weekends per year required

Training & Development

Specific software and systems training will be provided where required, ensuring you have the support needed to succeed in the role.

Benefits & Perks

At Linley & Simpson, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits through our employee engagement platform, LOMONDlife.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Discounts at over 900 retailers through our Smart Spending App.
• Wellbeing support covering fitness, nutrition, financial wellbeing and mental health.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling support.
• Annual leave purchase scheme, allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days of holiday.
• Smart Tech Scheme.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional development and training support.
• Company social events and celebrations.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working hours.

At Linley & Simpson, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Join us and become part of a team that truly values its people.