Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper - Full-Time or Part-Time, Torquay

Emmerson-ross Recruitment; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Emmerson-ross Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper to join our client’s team in Torquay. This varied role splits roughly 50/50 between payroll and bookkeeping and VAT preparation, serving a wide range of clients with a busy payroll workload.

We offer a permanent, full-time position with a 9:00am–5:00pm schedule, Monday to Friday, and a 3-day payroll-only option. Part-time payroll specialist arrangements are also considered to suit flexible needs.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' recent experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• Solid understanding of PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence.
• Accurate data-entry with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and file payroll for around 100 clients across multiple cycles.
• Manage weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls and respond to client queries.
• Assist with bookkeeping and VAT returns, using Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero and Excel.
• Provide client and office support and liaise with HMRC as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation

Communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Meeting deadlines

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

£28,000 - £32,000 per year, depending on experience | Full-time: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm | Permanent position | 3-day payroll-only option available

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper to join our client's team.

This is a varied role, with approximately 50% of your time dedicated to payroll and 50% to bookkeeping and VAT preparation. You will work with a wide range of clients and be responsible for managing a busy payroll workload while also supporting clients with their bookkeeping and VAT requirements.

We are also open to a part-time payroll specialist

If you are looking for a 3-day-per-week role, our client would also consider a candidate who wants to focus solely on payroll administration. This position would not include the bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities.

What you'll be doing

Payroll

• Processing and filing payroll for approximately 100 clients.
• Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Dealing with all aspects of payroll.
• Handling client queries and liaising with HMRC where necessary.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Working with PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.

Bookkeeping & VAT

• Assisting with bookkeeping for a wide range of clients.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Working with Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero and Microsoft Excel.

Client & Office Support

• Communicating with clients, colleagues and HMRC.
• Dealing with clients who visit the office.
• Helping with general administrative duties as required.

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years' recent experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• A sound understanding of current payroll legislation, including PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deal with clients and HMRC.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Why this could be the role for you

If you have solid payroll experience and are looking for a varied role with the opportunity to work across payroll, bookkeeping and VAT, this could be a great opportunity. Our client is also open to considering a 3-day-per-week payroll-only candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for greater flexibility.