Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

Location: South Somerset (commutable from Yeovil, Chard, Ilminster)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time/Part Time (pro rata annual salary), Permanent, Onsite

The Opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice in South Somerset is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. Working across a diverse portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll services alongside supporting a range of bookkeeping and accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous payroll and accounts experience who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

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• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients across a range of sectors

Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

Managing payroll starters and leavers

Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP

Administering pension auto-enrolment and pension scheme submissions

Calculating holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and other payroll adjustments

Producing and issuing payslips and payroll reports

Responding to client payroll queries and providing ongoing support

Maintaining employee payroll records in line with current legislation

Accounts & Bookkeeping

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• Maintaining bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients

Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank transactions

Performing bank reconciliations

Assisting with VAT return preparation and submission

Supporting the preparation of management accounts

Reconciling balance sheet accounts

Assisting with year-end accounts preparation

Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and documentation

Ensuring client records are maintained accurately and efficiently

Person Specification

Essential

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• Previous experience within a payroll and accounting/bookkeeping position (5 years+)

Knowledge of payroll legislation and pension auto-enrolment

Strong bookkeeping skills including reconciliations and VAT returns

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

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• Experience working within an accountancy xehkeey practice environment

Knowledge of payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll or Xero Payroll

Experience using bookkeeping software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

AAT qualification or working towards a finance qualification

What's on Offer

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• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development and training

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Free parking

Apply Now

If you have experience in both payroll and accounts and are looking for a varied role within a friendly and professional accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.