Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant

Our fantastic client based in Wotton-under-Edge are currently hiring for an experienced Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a really lovely company that can offered a flexibility and work within a friendly team. Responsibilities: Maintaining books and records for client portfolios - using Sage, Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and other packages. Extra training can be provided regarding the systems. Speaking to clients first-hand over the phone and face to face assisting with their queries. Performing a variety of tasks for clients including, preparation of VAT returns, preparation of payroll, preparation of basic limited company accounts and tax returns using Iris Accountancy Suite Collecting and processing the various submissions requirements for each payroll, to check and advise on payroll matters in addition to the employees’ pay Key Attributes of the Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant 2 years Payroll work experience and/or payroll related qualifications (e.g. CIPP) Time management and ability to meet strict deadlines. Ability to develop and build on ideas and suggestions month on month to improve the efficiency, service offering, and accuracy of the payroll. Hours - Monday - Friday - 37.5 this is negotiable for the right candidate, start & finish times can be flexible plus part time hours can also be considered. Although the role is office based as a whole there can be some flexibility for working from home at times. Salary - £20 - 25k depending on experience If your application for the Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant role is being considered, we will be in touch with you within the next 7 days