Junior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator (1–2 yrs)

Rapid Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Recruitment Services Ltd is assisting an established accountancy practice in Harrow on the Hill to recruit a Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator. The role suits someone with around 1-2 years’ bookkeeping and/or payroll experience who wants to develop their career within a UK practice.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, and RTI submissions for a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' bookkeeping and/or payroll experience.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes, PAYE and RTI.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Submit VAT returns and RTI payroll submissions.
• Process weekly and monthly client payrolls.
• Support with year-end accounts preparation as needed.
• Respond to client queries with clear communication.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

VAT

RTI

Client communication

Time management

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

BrightPay

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rapid Recruitment Services Ltd is assisting an established accountancy practice in Harrow on the Hill to recruit a Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator. The role suits someone with around 1-2 years’ bookkeeping and/or payroll experience who wants to develop their career within a UK practice.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, and RTI submissions for a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.