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Posted 21 July, 2026

Payroll Clerk

SMT Recruitment
Saint Albans, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Part Time Payroll and VAT Clerk

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Salary: £13.00 to £19.00 per hour

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Location: St Albans

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Working Pattern: Office based

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Hours: Part time, approximately 20 hours per week. School hours can be accommodated.

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We are looking for an experienced and organised Payroll and VAT Clerk to join a friendly and supportive accountancy practice on a part time basis.

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This is a flexible opportunity offering approximately 20 hours per week. You can choose the days and hours that work best for you, provided you are able to maintain a consistent weekly schedule.

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Key Responsibilities

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    Processing payroll for a range of clients

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    Preparing and submitting VAT returns

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    Bookkeeping duties

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    Communicating with clients via email and telephone

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    Providing general administrative support where required

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Requirements

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    Previous experience processing payroll

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    Experience preparing VAT returns

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    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

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    Confident communication skills

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    Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

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What We Offer

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    Flexible working hours

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    School hours available

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    A welcoming and supportive team environment

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    A varied workload across a diverse client base

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    A long term opportunity within a well established accountancy practice

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If you have relevant experience and are looking for a flexible part time role with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

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Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.

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