Part-Time Accounts & Payroll Specialist

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an Account Manager & Payroll Officer to join its team on a part-time basis. You will prepare weekly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients and liaise with clients to obtain payroll information and resolve payroll queries.

In addition you will carry out bookkeeping tasks, prepare VAT returns, assist with year-end accounts, and support clients with accounting software queries while maintaining accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified or studying toward AAT/ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA or similar qualification.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll processes.
• Experience using accounting and payroll software packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and client-service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Liaise with clients to obtain payroll information and resolve payroll-related queries.
• Issue payroll reports, notify clients of PAYE liabilities, and manage pension administration processes.
• Set up and close payroll schemes with HMRC and resolve payroll compliance matters.
• Carry out bookkeeping duties for allocated clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts to Trial Balance stage for review.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and related financial reporting tasks.
• Support clients with accounting software queries and day-to-day financial matters.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage multiple client deadlines while delivering a high standard of service.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA in progress or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an Account Manager & Payroll Officer to join its team on a part-time basis. You will prepare weekly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients and liaise with clients to obtain payroll information and resolve payroll queries.

In addition you will carry out bookkeeping tasks, prepare VAT returns, assist with year-end accounts, and support clients with accounting software queries while maintaining accurate financial records.