Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialist

ProTalent Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An accountancy practice in Brighton is looking for a Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll and bookkeeping for their diverse client base. The role involves preparing monthly accounts and handling VAT returns. The ideal candidate should have experience in payroll and bookkeeping, with some experience in Bright Pay and Xero preferred. The position offers a salary of £25-30k, hybrid working after the probation period, and unlimited holiday.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Free parking

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and bookkeeping required.
• Familiarity with Bright Pay and Xero is ideal but not essential.
• Must be flexible during month-end busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and payroll for diverse clients.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Handle quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Payroll management

Bookkeeping

Bright Pay

Xero

CCH

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.