Full job descriptionPayroll & Bookkeeping Specialist
Practice Experience Preferred
We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist to join a friendly and supportive accountancy practice team. This is a varied role suited to someone with strong payroll and bookkeeping experience who enjoys working with a portfolio of clients and providing a high standard of service.
The role will initially be part-time, with the successful candidate supporting the practice with both payroll and bookkeeping responsibilities. As the payroll workload develops, there is potential for the role to increase to full-time hours for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll
*Managing payroll for a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries
*Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
*Handling workplace pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements
*Processing CIS deductions and submissions where required
*Dealing with salary sacrifice schemes
*Liaising directly with clients and responding to payroll-related queries
*Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation
Bookkeeping & Accounts
*Providing bookkeeping support for a varied portfolio of clients
*Processing purchase and sales invoices
*Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
*Posting journals and making necessary accounting adjustments
*Supporting clients with day-to-day bookkeeping queries
*Assisting with VAT returns and other routine accounts work
*Ensuring client records are accurate and up to date
*Working alongside the wider accounts team to meet client deadlines
Requirements
*Previous experience in both payroll and bookkeeping
*Ideally, previous experience within an accountancy practice
*Strong understanding of payroll legislation and procedures
*Experience processing payroll for multiple clients
*Good working knowledge of bookkeeping processes
*Experience with workplace pensions and auto-enrolment
*Experience with CIS payroll requirements
*Experience with salary sacrifice schemes
*Sage Payroll experience is preferred
*Ideally, experience using accounting/bookkeeping software such as Sage, Xero or similar
*Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy
*A client-focused approach with the ability to build good working relationships
The role is expected to include a combination of payroll and bookkeeping work
Salary
Competitive salary, dependent on experience and suitability for the role.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Bookkeeping professional looking for a varied and flexible role within a supportive accountancy practice, with the opportunity to develop the position as the business continues to grow.