Accounts Assistant & Payroll

Autograph Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment represents a Gloucestershire firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors seeking an Accounts Assistant & Payroll professional to join their friendly team in Gloucester. In this varied role you will process payroll for a portfolio of clients, prepare VAT returns, and assist with year-end accounts, while maintaining accurate records and client information.

You will work across accounts and payroll, liaise with clients, and enjoy ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous UK accountancy practice experience of at least two years.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple clients.
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensuring payroll submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients.
• Bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and client information.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and respond to queries.
• Supporting the wider team with general accounting and administrative duties.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Gloucester

Salary £26,000 - £30,000

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors in Gloucester is looking for an Accounts Assistant & Payroll professional to join their friendly and supportive team.

The practice has built a strong reputation for providing practical, tailored advice to businesses and individuals. They pride themselves on building strong client relationships and delivering a high-quality, personal service. Due to continued growth, they are looking for someone who enjoys a varied role and is keen to develop their career within a professional practice environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who enjoys working across both accounts and payroll, with exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.

The Role

• Processing payroll for a portfolio of clients
• Ensuring payroll submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines
• Preparing VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software
• Maintaining accurate financial records and client information
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and respond to queries
• Supporting the wider team with general accounting and administrative duties

About You

• Previous UK accountancy practice experience of at least two years
• Experience processing payroll for multiple clients
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

What's on Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A varied role with exposure to a wide range of clients
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow your career within a respected and established practice
• Flexible working options may be available