Payroll Administrator and Bookkeeper

Payroll Administrator and Bookkeeper

Location:

Hound, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Accountancy

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

J3364

Job Views:

2

Posted:

20.02.2025

Expiry Date:

06.04.2025

Job Description:

A well-established Chartered Accountancy firm with offices across Hampshire and Wiltshire, offering a wide range of services including accountancy, audit, taxation, and business advisory services to both individuals and companies. The firm is committed to providing professional and caring services to clients of all sizes.

The Southampton office is currently seeking a Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a payroll or bookkeeping department, preferably within a professional accountancy practice, or possess other relevant experience. The role will involve providing payroll and bookkeeping services to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficiency with various payroll software packages, including Sage.
• Supervision of all aspects of payroll preparation for clients.
• Knowledge of Auto Enrolment and pay-rolling benefits in kind.
• Maintaining controls for monthly, quarterly, and annual payrolls to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues, both confidently and articulately.
• Keeping up-to-date with relevant technical tax and VAT knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well-organized and methodical, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize conflicting demands.
• A positive, caring attitude toward work and colleagues, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Familiarity with various bookkeeping software packages, including QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of automation software packages such as AutoEntry and Dext.
• Maintaining controls for monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and VAT returns to ensure deadlines are met.

Appropriate training will be provided as necessary.

Salary discussed upon review of CV - D.O.E.