Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Location: South Somerset (commutable from Yeovil, Chard, Ilminster)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time/Part Time (pro rata annual salary), Permanent, Onsite

The Opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice in South Somerset is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. Working across a diverse portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll services alongside supporting a range of bookkeeping and accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous payroll and accounts experience who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

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• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients across a range of sectors
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• Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
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• Managing payroll starters and leavers
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• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP
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• Administering pension auto-enrolment and pension scheme submissions
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• Calculating holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and other payroll adjustments
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• Producing and issuing payslips and payroll reports
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• Responding to client payroll queries and providing ongoing support
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• Maintaining employee payroll records in line with current legislation
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Accounts & Bookkeeping

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• Maintaining bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients
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• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank transactions
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• Performing bank reconciliations
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• Assisting with VAT return preparation and submission
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• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
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• Reconciling balance sheet accounts
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• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
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• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and documentation
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• Ensuring client records are maintained accurately and efficiently
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Person Specification

Essential

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• Previous experience within a payroll and accounting/bookkeeping position (5 years+)
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• Knowledge of payroll legislation and pension auto-enrolment
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• Strong bookkeeping skills including reconciliations and VAT returns
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client requirements
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Desirable

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• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment
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• Knowledge of payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll or Xero Payroll
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• Experience using bookkeeping software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
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• AAT qualification or working towards a finance qualification
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What's on Offer

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• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
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• Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client portfolio
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• Supportive and collaborative team environment
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• Ongoing professional development and training
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• Pension scheme
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• Holiday entitlement
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• Free parking
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Apply Now

If you have experience in both payroll and accounts and are looking for a varied role within a friendly and professional accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.

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