Butler Rose are working with a friendly and growing firm in Cleckheaton, Nr Bradford that is looking to add an experienced Payroll and Bookkeeping Assistant to their team. This is a great, varied opportunity for a payroll professional with bookkeeping skills who enjoys working in a collaborative environment processing multiple payrolls whilst also dealing with bookkeeping duties in a split 50/50 role.
Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant
* Assisting with the end‑to‑end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
* Inputting, checking and reconciling payroll data including salaries, bonuses, overtime and deductions
* Ensuring payrolls are processed in line with UK payroll legislation (PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments such as SSP, SMP and SPP)
* Supporting the administration of workplace pensions, including auto‑enrolment, employee assessments/re‑enrolment
* Processing starters and leavers, P45/P46s and updating and maintenance of employee records
* Assisting with year‑end payroll processes, including P60s/P11Ds
* HMRC liaison regarding payroll submissions and queries
* RTI, FPS/EPS
* Maintaining accurate payroll records to support compliance/audit requirements
* Providing administrative support to the Payroll Manager
* Dealing with client and employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
Experience Required
* Previous UK payroll experience is essential together with good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
* Experience using payroll software (training can be provided)
* Knowledge of auto‑enrolment/pension schemes
* Knowledge of P11Ds and benefits in kind
* Strong organisational, communication and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
* Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
* Experience working within an a bureau or similar environment, with experience managing multiple payrolls
* Knowledge of Excel
Bookkeeping
* 12 months previous bookkeeping experience, able to maintain accurate financial records
* Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payments
* Perform bank reconciliations, prepare and submit VAT returns
* Assist with month‑end and year‑end procedures
* Resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and deadlines
* Proficiency in accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero (preferred)
* Strong attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
Desirable
* AAT qualification (or working towards)
* Knowledge of multiple payrolls
* Payroll qualification
* Experience with cloud‑based systems and Excel
Salary & Benefits
* £28,000 - £30,000 (doe) for full time
* Additional annual leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company social events and team activities
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health and wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Supported professional training
If you're an experienced payroll or payroll/bookkeeping professional looking for a new challenge within a supportive and thriving environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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