Bookkeeper / Payroll - Accountancy Practice in Bolton

Page Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Bolton is seeking a reliable Bookkeeper / Payroll Assistant to manage internal finances. Responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations, preparing management accounts, and processing payroll. Ideal candidates will have experience in bookkeeping, knowledge of accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks, and a high level of accuracy. The role offers a competitive salary up to £33,000 and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Stable working environment

Competitive salary

Flexibility on hours

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage practice bank reconciliations and cashflow.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Process staff payroll, including RTI submissions.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Accounting software proficiency

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

• A leading accountancy practice based in Bolton

About Our Client

We are a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Bolton, and we're looking for a reliable and detail-focused Bookkeeper / Payroll Assistant to manage the internal finances of our practice.

Job Description

• Manage practice bank reconciliations and cashflow
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Process staff payroll, including RTI submissions and pension contributions
• Handle VAT returns and liaise with HMRC where necessary
• Support internal budgeting and forecasting processes
• Manage supplier payments and staff expense claims

The Successful Applicant

A successful Bookkeeper / Payroll should have:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll, ideally within a professional services environment
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential financial information
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently

What's on Offer

• A stable and friendly working environment within a close-knit team
• Competitive salary up to £33,000
• Flexibility on hours (part-time or full-time considered)
• On-site parking and convenient Bolton location