Posted: 21 May
The role
Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant
Location: Leigh-on-Sea, EssexSalary: Circa £30,000 per annum
An established and growing accountancy practice based in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking a Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.
This role is ideal for someone with solid bookkeeping experience who is looking to continue developing their skills within a practice environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day bookkeeping duties for a varied client portfolio
- Processing purchase and sales ledgers
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparing VAT returns
- Assisting with month-end bookkeeping tasks
- Processing weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
- Handling payroll submissions (RTI) and pension auto-enrolment
- Responding to client payroll and bookkeeping queries
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience in a bookkeeping role, within accountancy practice
- Some Payroll experience is essential
- Familiar with bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Confident communicator with a professional approach to clients
- Keen to learn and progress within the firm
What’s on Offer:
- Salary circa £30,000, depending on experience
- Supportive working environment with training and development
- Exposure to a broad range of clients and responsibilities
- Long-term career progression within the practice
- Study Support
If you’re a motivated junior bookkeeper with payroll experience and are looking to join a well-regarded local practice, this could be an excellent next step. Please apply direct or contact Ben at Reed in Southend.
