Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk

OA; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy tax and accountancy firm in Chipping Barnet is seeking a highly organised Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk. This role involves managing client bookkeeping and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in bookkeeping, strong organisational skills, and confidence using various financial software. This is a full-time, office-based position offering benefits such as 20 days annual leave and a pension.

Benefits

20 days annual leave bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll management.
• CIS experience is crucial.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll processes for clients.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns, including VAT and CIS.
• Handling general financial administration and filing.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues professionally.
• Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll management

CIS experience

Software proficiency (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, KashFlow, FreeAgent)

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

OA are recruiting for a Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk to join our clients successful and growing team. Our client is a busy and growing tax and accountancy firm seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Bookkeeper & Payroll Clerk to join the team. This role will be responsible for managing client bookkeeping and payroll requirements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent client service.

Location

Location: Barnet

Hours

Hours: Full time. Monday-Friday. 9am-5pm. Office based.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Pension

Key Responsibilities

• Managing payroll processes for clients
• Maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns, including VAT and CIS where applicable
• Handling general financial administration and filing
• Liaising with clients and colleagues professionally via email, phone, and meetings
• Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks as required

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll (does not have to be within an accountancy practice)
• CIS experience is crucial
• Confident using a variety of software packages including: QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, KashFlow, and FreeAgent
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

If you’re interested in the position, please apply online with your CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.