Accounts & Payroll Administrator

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.

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

Payroll

• 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

• 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

Essential

• 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

• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• Knowledge of payroll software such as Bright Pay, Sage Payroll or Xero Payroll
• Experience using bookkeeping software such as Xero, Quick Books or Sage
• AAT qualification or working towards a finance qualification

• 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