Payroll Manager & Bookkeeper
Location: Garforth, Leeds
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 28–34.5 hours per week over 4 days (Monday to Thursday)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Garforth, Leeds. They are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager and Bookkeeper to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and client-focused professional to take on a permanent position (initially covering maternity leave) in a supportive, flexible working environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing payroll and bookkeeping services for a wide variety of clients, with direct client communication and responsibility for compliance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage client payrolls and CIS returns
2. Maintain accurate bookkeeping and prime entry records
3. Prepare and submit VAT returns
4. Communicate directly with clients on all payroll and bookkeeping matters
5. Ensure timely and accurate compliance with HMRC deadlines
Required Experience
6. Proven experience within an accountancy practice
7. Solid understanding of payroll, bookkeeping, VAT, and CIS
8. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently across multiple client files
Desirable Software Knowledge
9. Xero
10. Dext
11. Capium
12. BrightPay
13. Sage Payroll
Working Hours & Benefits
14. 28–34.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
15. Flexible working hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM (core hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
16. Option to bank an extra half-day holiday per month through flexible working
17. 16 days annual leave (pro-rata based on 4-day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown (office closed 23 Dec – 2 Jan)
18. Additional 1 day holiday for every 5 years of service
19. Modern offices with easy access to the M1 and Garforth train stations
This role would suit someone who thrives in a flexible, people-focused environment and enjoys managing a diverse portfolio of client work.
If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please apply today!