Payroll & Accounts Assistant

Search Consultancy; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Payroll / Accounts Administrator to manage payroll for clients ranging from Sole Traders to larger companies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of payroll experience and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and good benefits, including 28 days of holiday and employer pension contribution.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in processing payroll.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end Weekly / Monthly Payrolls.
• Submit CIS Returns and manage Bookkeeping.
• Update client records and files.

Skills

Processing payroll

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Accounting

Job description

Full job description

We are looking for a Payroll / Accounts Administrator to join our client's practice and quickly make an impact on workflow. The practice, based in Kirkaldy, has grown over recent years and has ambitious plans for the future. Being part of a small team, everyone has to contribute across the practice, which provides good variety and responsibility.

The successful Payroll / Accounts Administrator will be responsible for end-to-end Weekly / Monthly Payrolls for Sole Traders through to Company payrolls with 100+ employees, Pensions, Submitting CIS Returns, along with Bookkeeping and Accounts Preparation. Ideally, experience in submitting Tax Returns and small Company Accounts would be beneficial. In addition, General Office Admin, updating client records and files, and updating Companies House.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years experience in processing payroll along with working in practice.
• A HNC/HND or Degree in Accounting would be desirable, although not essential.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel and QuickBooks, is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as there will be contact with clients at all levels.

In return, we will offer:

• A competitive salary dependent on experience (to be negotiated)
• 28 days holiday per annum
• Employer pension contribution
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
• Work Location: In person

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.