Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk

Osborne Appointments; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk for a growing tax and accountancy firm. The successful candidate will manage client bookkeeping and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role requires confidence with multiple accounting software packages and excellent organizational skills. This is a full-time office-based position with competitive salary and benefits such as 20 days annual leave.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll processes for clients.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll management

CIS experience

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

KashFlow

FreeAgent

Organizational skills

Communication

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.

Salary

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Benefits

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

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.

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