Accountant cum Payroll Administrator

ABM Chartered Certified Accountants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing firm as an Accountant cum Payroll Administrator. This exciting role combines hands-on accounting duties with comprehensive payroll administration for a diverse client portfolio. You will prepare annual accounts, manage bookkeeping, and ensure compliance with tax regulations while processing payroll for multiple clients. Enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-expanding firm.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Collaborative Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounting and payroll software with strong UK tax knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with excellent client service skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and tax returns for various clients and sectors.
• Process payrolls and manage compliance with HMRC regulations.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Payroll Management

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualification

3-5 Years Experience in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

Sage Payroll

VT

BrightPay

MS Excel

Job description

Canary Wharf, London | On-site | £35,000 per annum

ABM Chartered Accountants

ABM Chartered Accountants is a dynamic and growing firm delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships and maintaining high standards of financial expertise and client care.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant cum Payroll Administrator to join our team in Canary Wharf. This dual-role position blends hands-on accounting duties with end-to-end payroll administration for our portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.

Accounting Responsibilities:

• Prepare working papers, annual accounts, and statutory accounts (FRS 105 & FRS 102A) for sole traders, SMEs, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns for small companies and assist with personal tax computations.
• Manage bookkeeping and process journals for clients.
• Review and submit VAT returns under MTD regulations.
• Assist with finalising accounts and VAT returns for sole traders, companies, and partnerships.
• Support client billing processes and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Liaise with HMRC and handle AMLS compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the accounts team and share technical knowledge to support team development.

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Manage PAYE, NIC, pensions, holiday pay, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Administer auto-enrolment pension schemes and contributions.
• Handle starters, leavers, P45s, P60s, and P11Ds.
• Ensure timely RTI submissions and compliance with HMRC payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and address client queries.
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with at least 3–5 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy firm or bureau.
• Proficient in accounting and payroll software such as VT, Xero, Sage Payroll, BrightPay, Payroll Manager, and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting principles, tax regulations, and payroll legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Canary Wharf, London | On-site | £35,000 per annum

ABM Chartered Accountants

ABM Chartered Accountants is a dynamic and growing firm delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships and maintaining high standards of financial expertise and client care.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant cum Payroll Administrator to join our team in Canary Wharf. This dual-role position blends hands-on accounting duties with end-to-end payroll administration for our portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Responsibilities:

• Prepare working papers, annual accounts, and statutory accounts (FRS 105 & FRS 102A) for sole traders, SMEs, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns for small companies and assist with personal tax computations.
• Manage bookkeeping and process journals for clients.
• Review and submit VAT returns under MTD regulations.
• Assist with finalising accounts and VAT returns for sole traders, companies, and partnerships.
• Support client billing processes and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Liaise with HMRC and handle AMLS compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the accounts team and share technical knowledge to support team development.

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Manage PAYE, NIC, pensions, holiday pay, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Administer auto-enrolment pension schemes and contributions.
• Handle starters, leavers, P45s, P60s, and P11Ds.
• Ensure timely RTI submissions and compliance with HMRC payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and address client queries.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with at least 3–5 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy firm or bureau.
• Proficient in accounting and payroll software such as VT, Xero, Sage Payroll, BrightPay, Payroll Manager, and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting principles, tax regulations, and payroll legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £35,000 per annum
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding firm
• Exposure to a wide variety of accounting and payroll tasks
• Ongoing professional development and training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Accounting

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