Client Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

Confidential; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance is partnering with an established accountancy practice in Marlborough to recruit a Client Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator. You’ll manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients and handle payroll processing.

You’ll liaise with clients to obtain information, ensure deadlines are met, and support wider accounting services while maintaining accurate records and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience across bookkeeping and payroll in an accountancy practice setting.
• Experience using cloud accounting software, especially Xero.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Preparing VAT information and ensuring returns are completed accurately and within deadline
• Processing client payrolls and managing associated pension submissions
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met
• Supporting the wider accounts function by maintaining reliable financial information for accounts and tax work
• Identifying opportunities to improve bookkeeping, payroll and administrative processes

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Tools

Xero

Job description

Trial Balance is partnering with an established accountancy practice in Marlborough to recruit a Client Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator. You’ll manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients and handle payroll processing.

You’ll liaise with clients to obtain information, ensure deadlines are met, and support wider accounting services while maintaining accurate records and contributing to process improvements.