Full job descriptionBookkeeper & Payroll Assistant
Location: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum
An established and growing accountancy practice based in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking a Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.
This role is ideal for someone with solid bookkeeping experience who is looking to continue developing their skills within a practice environment.
Key Responsibilities:
*Day-to-day bookkeeping duties for a varied client portfolio
*Processing purchase and sales ledgers
*Bank reconciliations
*Preparing VAT returns
*Assisting with month-end bookkeeping tasks
*Processing weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
*Handling payroll submissions (RTI) and pension auto-enrolment
*Responding to client payroll and bookkeeping queries
The Ideal Candidate:
*Previous experience in a bookkeeping role, within accountancy practice
*Some Payroll experience is essential
*Familiar with bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
*Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
*Confident communicator with a professional approach to clients
*Keen to learn and progress within the firm
What’s on Offer:
*Salary circa £30,000, depending on experience
*Supportive working environment with training and development
*Exposure to a broad range of clients and responsibilities
*Long-term career progression within the practice
*Study Support
If you’re a motivated junior bookkeeper with payroll experience and are looking to join a well-regarded local practice, this could be an excellent next step. Please apply direct or contact Ben at Reed in Southend.