Overview
Part-Time Bookkeeper/Real Estate Jobs in Sheffield, England, UK at Empower Digital Limited
Part-Time Bookkeeper (Real Estate)
Company: Â The James
Job Type: Â Part-time
Location:
Sheffield, UK (with occasional trips to Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham)
Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head Office staff
Working Hours:
20 hours per week
The James is an award-winning and fast-growing portfolio of Build-to-Rent (BTR) properties, delivering premium, community-driven living experiences across the UKs key regional cities. With over 300 residents (and growing), their mission is to create vibrant, connected communities in beautiful, thoughtfully designed spaces.
Your Role
As the Part-time Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for a range of tasks related to managing their financial records. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain focus while handling complex information with accuracy.
You will have
autonomy
in your daily work, while collaborating closely with the general managers of their properties and reporting to both the COO and Head Office. In addition, you will work alongside their London-based accounting department, who will provide support and guidance to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial activities.
To succeed in this role, you must be highly organised, honest, trustworthy, discreet, and reliable with a genuine interest in both
personal and professional development
.
What youll be doing
Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts, and entering data into their accounting software (Xero) or databases, and filing hard copies
Preparing financial statements showing business incomes and expenditure
Paying supplier invoices and tracking bank account balances
Completing VAT returns
Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the COO and the head office of errors
Recording any inconsistencies to help the head office reconcile inaccuracies
Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets
Preparing employee wages and running payroll
Managing employee expense claims
Helping the Head Office and COO with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts
Ensuring all property management systems have accurate financial information
Providing timely, accurate, and complete reports to the COO and the head office
Performing other reasonable job duties as required by the business
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Promoting the
company values
and contributing to maintaining a strong work culture
Your background & required skills
Two years experience as a bookkeeper in the UK Real Estate investment or management industries, preferably in Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector
Positive, result-oriented, can-do attitude, sharing perspectives to achieve personal and organisational targets
Ability to communicate clearly in any form
An ability to work quickly and accurately
An ability to work to deadlines
Excellent
analytical skills
and ability to work with complex information
Good computer skills (especially with databases and financial software)
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field
The James Group is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer
. They value
diversity
and encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Join them in shaping vibrant communities across the UK!
Title: Part-Time Bookkeeper/Real Estate
Company: Empower Digital Limited
Location: Sheffield, England, UK
Category: Accounting (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk), Administrative/Clerical (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk)
