Bookkeeping & Payroll Clerk

Quinton Davies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Bristol seeks a Bookkeeping & Payroll Clerk to manage client payrolls and records. The role involves direct client communication and maintaining meticulous financial records using software like Xero and Sage. Ideal candidates should have prior payroll and bookkeeping experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a salary of up to £32k with some remote work options after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration and bookkeeping preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in IT and payroll software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to gather payroll information.
• Maintain records for client portfolios using accounting software.
• Assist clients with queries both over the phone and face to face.
• Process tax and allowances accurately.
• Provide pensions auto-enrolment services.
• Manage payroll and bank credits.

Skills

Payroll administration

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Bookkeeping & Payroll Clerk
Salary - up to £32k
Central Bristol
Office based with one day WFH upon successful completion of the probation period

Responsibilities

• Regularly liaising with our clients to ensure that you have all the information required to run their payrolls
• Maintaining books and records for client portfolios - using Xero, Sage, Excel & QuickBooks. Extra training can be provided regarding the systems.
• Speaking to clients first-hand over the phone and face to face assisting with their queries.
• Processing tax and allowances
• Providing a pensions auto enrolment service
• Dealing with payroll and bank credits

Requirements

• Previous payroll administration & bookkeeping experience - desirably from an accountancy practice environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced working environment
• Good IT skills and be able to confidently use Microsoft office and payroll software

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