Part-time Senior Bookkeeper

Tiger Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working opportunity

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

A scaling accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper with payroll experience to deliver services to hospitality clients. The role is fully remote with part-time flexibility. Responsibilities include payroll management and compliance tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in payroll and bookkeeping, particularly within the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, AE, tronc/tips, and variable pay environments.
• Experience in a bookkeeping or payroll position.

Responsibilities

• Run fortnightly and monthly payroll for multiple staff across entities.
• Manage HMRC reporting and post payroll journals to Xero.
• Assist with month-end processes including accruals and reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll experience

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

BrightPay

Job description

Base pay range

Fully Remote (candidates must be based in the UK)

Permanent, Part Time - 24 hours/ week

This is an exciting opportunity to join a scaling accountancy practice with a portfolio of hospitality clients including restaurants, bars and theatres. The company is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper with payroll experience to deliver bookkeeping and payroll services to their clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Run fortnightly and monthly payroll for 15-200 staff across multiple entities
• Manage all HMRC reporting
• Post payroll journals to Xero and reconcile payroll control accounts
• Assist with wider month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, intercompany and cost-centre allocations
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready back-up for HMRC and pension compliance
• Resolve any queries or discrepancies quickly and professionally

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:

• Prior experience in a bookkeeping/payroll position, preferably within the hospitality sector
• 2 years payroll experience (preferably multi-site or bureau background)
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, AE, tronc/tips, and variable pay environments
• Proficiency using Excel, Xero and BrightPay (or similar)
• Good organisation and communication skills

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• Opportunity to work remotely (with occasional visits to Central London office)
• Flexibility to work part-time