Bookkeeper - #2077670

Job Description:

Bookkeeper | Award-Winning Lettings Agency | Leeds | Up to £35,000

The Company

We're delighted to be recruiting on behalf of one of Leeds' most established and respected lettings agencies. Based in the heart of Headingley, our clients have have built a reputation that speaks for itself.

This is a business that genuinely values its people, its landlords, and its tenants, and it shows.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Bookkeeper to join their close-knit team. This is a varied, hands-on position sitting at the heart of the finance function, giving you full ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for a busy, high-volume lettings business.

You'll be working with Xero and PayProp - so experience with both platforms is essential. If you're a detail-focused finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving, property-based environment, this could be the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records across the lettings portfolio using Xero
• Processing landlord and tenant transactions via PayProp
• Bank reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Preparing financial summaries and reports for directors
• VAT returns and supporting annual accounts preparation
• Liaising with landlords, contractors, and internal teams on financial queries
• Identifying and resolving any financial discrepancies promptly

What We're Looking For

• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within property, lettings, or a related sector
• Hands-on experience with Xero - this is non-negotiable
• Experience using PayProp
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliation
• AAT qualification desirable but not essential - we're interested in your experience
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern - no weekends
• A genuine chance to be part of an award-winning, well-respected local business
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Headingley office location with great transport links into Leeds city centre

How to Apply

If you have the bookkeeping experience and the platform knowledge we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.