Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk

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

Job summary

A reputable tax and accountancy firm in Barnet is seeking a detail-focused Bookkeeper & Payroll Clerk to manage client bookkeeping and payroll. You will ensure compliance and provide excellent client service. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll, strong organisational skills, and familiarity with software like QuickBooks and Xero. This full-time role offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 with benefits including annual leave and a pension.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll.
• 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

Payroll management

CIS experience

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

KashFlow

FreeAgent

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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: Barnet

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

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

Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk Benefits

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

Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk 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

Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk 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 are interested in the position, please apply online with your CV.