Payroll & Accounts Assistant

Payroll & Accounts Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is a varied role with a strong focus on payroll, alongside bookkeeping, VAT returns and personal tax work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client payrolls while supporting the wider accounts team with day-to-day compliance services.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll (approximately 60% of the role)

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70-75 client payrolls from start to finish.
• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Handle payrolls ranging from small owner-managed businesses (predominantly husband-and-wife companies and family businesses) to larger employers, with only two payrolls exceeding 20 employees.
• Process starters, leavers, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and payroll deadlines.
• Respond to client payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.

Bookkeeping & Compliance

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with the preparation of personal tax returns.
• Liaise with clients to obtain records and resolve queries.
• Support the wider team with general accounts and administrative duties as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience processing multiple client payrolls within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Experience preparing personal tax returns would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Experience using payroll and cloud accounting software (such as BrightPay, Xero, Sage or QuickBooks) would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• A varied role with a diverse client portfolio.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits, dependent on experience.

Next steps

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate the skills and enthusiasm required, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.

Alternatively, contact Jasmine Dorel on or

We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role is not quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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