Part Time Finance Officer

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

• 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

• AAT or similar financial training
• Advanced Excel skills

• Flexible part time hours
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to increase hours
• Varied role with plenty of autonomy