Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Confidential; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, part-time employment

Flexible 3–4 day pattern

Job summary

Confidential in Hull is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator for a permanent 27.5-hour week. The role pays £17.00 per hour (£24,310 per annum) and focuses on day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll within a small finance function.

The successful candidate will manage ledgers, VAT, payments and payroll processing, and contribute to transitioning the practice from Sage 200 to Xero or QuickBooks, with support from an external accountant.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Experience with VAT returns and payroll administration.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 Payroll and transitioning to Xero or QuickBooks.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase and sales ledgers.
• Maintaining the nominal ledger.
• Processing supplier payments and customer receipts.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Processing payroll using Sage 50 Payroll.
• Managing PAYE/RTI submissions and workplace pensions.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and reports.
• Supporting the transition to a new accounting system.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Sage 50 Payroll

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

VAT returns

Ledger management

Tools

Sage 200

Sage 50 Payroll

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Hull, HU3 Permanent Part-time - 27.5 hours per week

£17.00 per hour (£24,310 per annum)

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll activities of an established business based in Hull.

This is a hands‑on role that would suit someone with substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking responsibility for an established finance and payroll function.

The business is currently reviewing its accounting systems and plans to move from Sage 200 to either Xero or QuickBooks before the end of the year. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the transition and help establish the new system and working processes.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchase and sales ledgers
• Maintaining the nominal ledger
• Processing supplier payments and customer receipts
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing payroll using Sage 50 Payroll
• Managing PAYE/RTI submissions and associated payroll administration
• Administering workplace pension processes
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheets
• Providing accurate financial information and reports to the Directors and external accountant as required
• Managing regular bookkeeping, payroll and statutory deadlines
• Investigating and resolving routine discrepancies and accounting queries
• Supporting the transition to a new accounting system and helping to establish effective processes within it

About you

We are looking for someone who already has the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to take ownership of the role.

You will need:

• Strong practical bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Hands‑on experience of purchase, sales and nominal ledgers
• Experience of bank reconciliations, supplier payments and customer receipts
• Practical experience of VAT returns
• Good payroll experience, including PAYE/RTI and workplace pensions
• Practical experience of Xero and/or QuickBooks would be advantageous
• Practical experience of Sage 50 Payroll
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine issues independently
• The judgement to recognise when something should be referred to the external accountant
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines

This is not a trainee or developmental position. The successful candidate will already have substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience. The initial handover will focus on familiarising you with our business, systems and established processes.

Hours

This is a permanent, part‑time position working 27.5 hours per week.

Our preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday. However, we can offer some flexibility and would consider the 27.5 hours being worked over three or four days per week, by agreement.

Location

The role is based at our Hull branch.

There may be some initial travel to Rotherham as part of the transition arrangements, depending on the successful candidate's start date. Any such arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

What we offer

• £17.00 per hour
• £24,310 per annum based on 27.5 hours per week
• Permanent, part‑time employment
• A regular 27.5-hour working week
• Flexibility to consider a three, four or five-day working pattern
• Responsibility for an established bookkeeping and payroll function
• The opportunity to be involved in the introduction of a new accounting system
• Support from the company's external accountant when required