Bookkeeper and Payroll Advisor

TPF Recruitment; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper and Payroll Advisor to join its Marlborough office. The role balances bookkeeping and payroll duties for owner-managed businesses, offering regular client work in a client‑facing, relationship‑driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping and payroll experience, plus a good understanding of VAT and payroll legislation. Prior experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Accountancy practice or payroll bureau experience preferred.
• Strong VAT and bookkeeping knowledge.
• Familiar with payroll legislation and workplace pensions.
• Experience using bookkeeping and payroll software.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organised and deadline-driven.
• Confident communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Completing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Processing bank transactions and completing reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Calculating statutory payments, pensions and deductions.
• Preparing payslips and payroll reports.
• Managing starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
• Completing relevant payroll submissions.
• Responding to bookkeeping and payroll queries.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

VAT knowledge

Payroll software

Client communication

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Organised

Experience in practice

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited firm of chartered accountants in its search for a Bookkeeper and Payroll Advisor to join its Marlborough office.

This is a varied position for someone who is comfortable providing both bookkeeping and payroll services to a portfolio of owner managed businesses. The role offers a good balance of regular client work and would suit an organised individual who enjoys building positive, long term relationships.

Responsibilities will include:

• Completing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers

• Processing bank transactions and completing reconciliations

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls

• Calculating statutory payments, pensions and deductions

• Preparing payslips and payroll reports

• Managing starters, leavers and changes to employee details

• Completing relevant payroll submissions

• Responding to bookkeeping and payroll queries

• Liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous bookkeeping and payroll experience

• Ideally have worked within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau

• Possess a good understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles

• Be familiar with payroll legislation and workplace pension requirements

• Have experience using bookkeeping and payroll software

• Demonstrate excellent accuracy and attention to detail

• Be organised and comfortable managing recurring deadlines

• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients

• Be qualified by experience or hold a relevant qualification

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and supportive firm offering a stable, varied position and good quality client exposure.

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000

Location: Marlborough