Your new company

A well‑established and friendly accountancy practice is seeking a Part‑Time Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator to join their growing team. The firm supports a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses and prides itself on delivering a personal, high‑quality service.

Your new role

Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will be responsible for providing accurate bookkeeping and payroll support to a portfolio of clients. This is a permanent, part‑time position, ideally spread across 3 days per week (21 hours), offering flexibility and an excellent work‑life balance.

Duties will include:

• Bookkeeping for a portfolio of SMEs
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls (multiple clients)
• Preparing and submitting RTI, CIS and pension auto‑enrolment
• Bank reconciliations and VAT returns
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries
• Supporting accountants with general accounts preparation as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for the role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping and payroll position, ideally within accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC submissions
• Experience using bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar)
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

What you'll get in return

• £30,000 – £32,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
• Part‑time working: 3 days per week (21 hours)
• A stable, long‑term role within a supportive team
• Flexible working and a positive working culture
• Opportunity to work closely with long‑standing SME clients

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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