A growing and well-established organisation in Leeds is looking for a reliable and detail-focused Part-Time Bookkeeper to support the finance and operations team. This is a flexible role offering 12-16 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 20 hours. Hours can be arranged to suit you, ideally between Monday and Thursday. The Role You'll take ownership of day-to-day finance tasks and provide essential support across bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and general administration. Key duties include: Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records in Xero Processing invoices, payments, receipts, and bank reconciliations Managing petty cash and ensuring cash/card payments are recorded correctly Preparing and issuing customer invoices and chasing outstanding payments Processing supplier invoices and maintaining strong supplier relationships Supporting month-end and year-end tasks, including management accounts Collating payroll information for around 30 staff and liaising with an external payroll provider Managing PAYE, pensions, new starters, leavers, and payroll queries Maintaining HR records and monitoring staff absence Ordering consumables, liaising with contractors, and supporting general office administration About YouEssential: Experience using Xero or similar software Strong numeracy and understanding of basic accounting principles Payroll experience (liaising with an external bureau) Confident using MS Office, especially Excel Experience with double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable: AAT or similar financial training Advanced Excel skills What's on Offer Flexible part-time hours Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunity to increase hours Varied role with plenty of autonomy What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk