Payroll Administrator

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Standard holiday & pension

Great office environment

On-site parking

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Bromley is seeking a Payroll & Bookkeeping Administrator to join an established accountancy practice. You will manage payroll for around 20 clients and handle bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This full-time role offers a salary of 30,000–35,000 with flexible hours, standard holiday and pension, and a supportive team in a great office environment. Hybrid working is possible on an ad hoc basis, with typical 9am–5pm hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Ideally 5+ years payroll and bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll or similar software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• AAT qualification advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for ~20 clients.
• Ensure payroll calculations and submissions meet deadlines.
• Liaise with payroll clients and resolve queries professionally.
• Prepare personal tax returns using IRIS software.
• Provide bookkeeping support and maintain financial records.
• Maintain client files and payroll documentation.
• Support general office duties and team collaboration.
• Communicate clearly on payroll and tax matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Client liaison

Tax returns

Bookkeeping

Communication

Organization

General office support

Education

AAT qualification advantageous

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Job Title: Payroll & Bookkeeping Administrator
Location: Bromley
Package: 30,000- 35,000, flexible hours, standard holiday & pension, great office environment
Working Hours: Full time, standard 9am-5pm hours

A new position has arisen for a Payroll & Bookkeeping Administrator within a highly experienced Accountancy Practice in Bromley, who are experiencing a lot of new business and growth. This practice pride themselves on the longstanding relationships they've established with their clients, and this position is crucial in order to maintain those relationships

In this position, you will be working closely with clients, understanding their individual requirements, and providing them with detail oriented and efficient payroll and bookkeeping services. If you are looking to be a part of firm with great culture, strong reputation, and to work with a dedicated group of clients, then look no further

Payroll & Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of approximately 20 clients, producing around 1,500 payslips per month using Sage Payroll.
• Payroll Compliance: Ensure payroll calculations, deductions and submissions are accurate and completed within the relevant deadlines, including responsibility for approximately 200 annual submission schemes.
• Client Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for payroll clients, responding to queries, resolving issues and providing a professional, helpful service.
• Personal Tax Returns: Assist with the preparation and processing of personal tax returns using IRIS software, gathering client information and ensuring submissions are accurate and timely.
• Bookkeeping Support: Provide bookkeeping and general accounting administration support as required, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with routine client-related tasks.
• Client Communication: Liaise with clients to obtain information, chase outstanding documentation and explain routine payroll and tax-related matters clearly and professionally.
• Administration & Record-Keeping: Maintain organised client files, payroll records and relevant documentation, ensuring information is up to date and easily accessible.
• General Office Support: Assist with basic office management and day-to-day administrative duties, including responding to correspondence, maintaining office organisation and supporting the wider team where needed.

Payroll & Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• Previous experience within an Accountancy Practice is essential
• Ideally 5+ years payroll and bookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll or similar software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• AAT qualification advantageous but not essential
• Must live within a commutable distance to Bromley

Payroll & Bookkeeper Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working is allowed on an ad hoc basis, but is mostly office based
• Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Standard sick pay allowance
• Supportive, collaborative team culture