Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Reed Technology; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Free parking

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Reed Technology is seeking an Accounts & Payroll Administrator in South Somerset. You will deliver accurate payroll services while supporting a range of bookkeeping tasks for a varied client portfolio, working onsite with a busy team.

The role requires payroll and accounts experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. AAT or progress toward a finance qualification is desirable. Onsite hours support a collaborative, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years payroll and accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and auto‑enrolment.
• Strong Excel skills and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Ensure payrolls are accurate and deadlines are met.
• Manage payroll starters and leavers; handle statutory payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

BrightPay

Xero Payroll

Sage Payroll

Job description

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

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

Accounts & Bookkeeping

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

Person Specification

Essential

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

Desirable

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

What's on Offer

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