Bookkeeper / Payroller

Riada Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Ballymoney seeks a Bookkeeper/Payroller to maintain financial records and manage payroll. Responsibilities include processing client payroll using BrightPay and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. Candidates should have strong experience in bookkeeping and payroll within an accounting context, along with proficiency in accounting software. The position offers a competitive salary and is permanent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll within an accounting practice or similar environment.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting and payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records of all financial transactions using accounting software.
• Process payroll using BrightPay for weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Assist accountants with year-end procedures and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

BrightPay

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper / Payroller - Ballymoney - Permanent

Contact Heather Lennox - 028 7032 6600 - [email protected]

The Bookkeeper will play a key role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for the accounting practice and its clients. This position supports the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all bookkeeping and payroll functions. The successful candidate will use BrightPay, a computerised payroll system, to manage and process client payrolls.

About the role:

• £Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent role

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Maintain detailed records of all financial transactions, including income, expenses, and journal entries using accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts with internal records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process payroll using BrightPay - approximately 52 weekly and 25 monthly payrolls. Duties include calculating wages, deductions, and statutory payments (PAYE, National Insurance, pensions). Ensure timely and compliant submission of payroll data and payments.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, providing updates, answering queries, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assist accountants with year-end procedures, VAT returns, and other financial tasks as required.

What you'll need for this role:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll within an accounting practice or similar environment.
• Proficiency in computerised accounting and payroll systems, including BrightPay, QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with clients.
• Understanding of payroll regulations, VAT, and general accounting principles.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply - we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Heather Lennox on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.

Riada are an equal opportunities employer.