Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialist

Protalent; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly accountancy practice near Brighton seeks a Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist. This role involves managing bookkeeping and payroll for a diverse client base, preparing monthly accounts, and handling VAT returns. The firm offers a supportive work environment, unlimited holiday, and study support for professional development.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Free parking

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Experienced in payroll and bookkeeping, ideally in practice or industry.
• Experience with Bright Pay, Xero, and CCH beneficial.
• A self-starter who is flexible during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and payroll for various clients.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns.
• Use Bright Pay for payroll and Xero for bookkeeping.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

Study support for AAT

Tools

Bright Pay

Xero

Job description

ProTalent are delighted to be working with a small and friendly accountancy practice based on the outskirts of Brighton to recruit a Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist to expand their team!

The firm:

• Small and happy team based in Falmer
• Successful with a growing client base including galleries, restaurants, painters, hairdressers, healthcare practitioners, contractors and more
• Lovely working environment and modern culture
• Impressive open-plan offices, flexi-time, unlimited holiday, no timesheets

The role:

• Bookkeeping and payroll for an exciting client base
• Monthly management accounts preparation
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Bright Pay is used for payroll and Xero for bookkeeping - experience in both would be beneficial

The package:

• Unlimited holiday
• Free parking
• Hybrid working after probation period - 2 days working from home if desired
• £25-30k
• Study support for AAT in the future if desired

The candidate:

• Experienced in payroll and bookkeeping - either in practice or in industry
• Ideally has used Bright Pay, Xero and CCH, but not essential
• A self-starter who is motivated and hopes to progress
• Flexible time-wise during the busy period of month-end

To chat more about this role, please contact Lydia at ProTalent today.