An established firm of accountants based in Leicester are looking to hire a job vacancy for a mixed Bookkeeper and Payroll position, to work out of their office in Leicester due to expanding workloads and growth of the firm. The role is open to part-time and full-time candidates and the salary is dependent on experience.
**There are also separate jobs, which are fully focused on either Bookkeeping or Payroll, so please apply if you want a blended payroll & bookkeeping job or one which is fully focused on bookkeeping or payroll.
Benefits:
Competitive salary in-line with market rate
25 days holiday Bank Holidays
Free parking
Flexible working patterns available
Company pension
Great work life balance
Available for part-time or full-time applicants (minimum of 28 hours per week)
Responsibilities:
Payroll Duties:
Processing payrolls for multiple clients across various pay frequencies.
Managing tax codes, deductions, statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP), and other regulatory requirements.
Preparing salary payment instructions.
Administering pension contributions and auto-enrolment responsibilities.
Submitting information accurately to HMRC and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.
Communicating with clients and relevant external authorities as necessary.
Bookkeeping Duties:
Performing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for a range of clients.
Conducting bank reconciliations and processing financial transactions.
Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
Recording payroll journals and assisting with account reconciliations.
Producing client reports and supporting other team members where needed.
Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries