Bureau Payroll Officer / Client Bookkeeper

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd.; Redruth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Modern working environment

Training and development

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd. in Redruth seeks a Bureau Payroll Officer / Client Bookkeeper to join a collaborative team. The role focuses 60-70% on payroll while handling a diverse client portfolio from a bureau setting.

You will deliver efficient bureau payroll and client bookkeeping services, build strong client relationships and support the team with ad-hoc duties. AAT qualification is advantageous but not essential for experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end payroll for multiple clients in an accountancy practice or bureau.
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience.
• Good communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for a varied portfolio of clients, including year-end processes, RTI submissions and Auto-Enrolment.
• Prepare bookkeeping records and management accounts.
• Complete and submit VAT returns.
• Liaise with HMRC to resolve payroll and taxation queries.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing ongoing support and advice.
• Support the wider team with administrative duties and ad-hoc client work.

Skills

Payroll management

Bookkeeping

Client relationship management

Multi-client handling

Education

AAT qualification (advantageous)

Job description

If you enjoy working across both bureau payroll and bookkeeping and are looking for a varied role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity.

A growing and highly regarded accountancy practice in Redruth is looking to recruit a Bureau Payroll Officer / Client Bookkeeper to join its friendly and collaborative team. With a bias towards payroll responsibilities (likely 60-70% payroll), the role will see you working with a diverse portfolio of clients.

You'll play a key role in delivering an efficient and professional bureau payroll and client bookkeeping service whilst building strong client relationships along the way.

Duties to include:

• Managing end-to-end payroll for a varied portfolio of clients, including year-end processes, -RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
• Preparing bookkeeping records and management accounts
• Completing and submitting VAT returns
• Liaising with HMRC to resolve payroll and taxation queries
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing ongoing support and advice
• Supporting the wider team with administrative duties and ad-hoc client work as required

For this role we are looking for an experienced payroll and bookkeeping professional with previous experience managing multiple client accounts, within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.

AAT qualifications would be advantageous, although candidates with strong practical experience will also be considered.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A modern and professional working environment
• On-going training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice where you'll enjoy a varied workload, regular client interaction and the chance to develop your career within a successful and supportive business.