Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant

Unity Resourcing Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in York is looking for a Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant. This full-time role involves processing payrolls, maintaining records, and assisting with bookkeeping duties across a diverse client portfolio. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of UK payroll procedures and have prior experience in an accountancy practice. The position offers a hybrid working model, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime pay

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll procedures and compliance.
• Confident using accounting software such as Xero.
• Excellent organisation and high attention to detail.
• Able to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately.
• Input hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and produce reports as required.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

UK payroll procedures knowledge

Experience in accountancy practice

Confident using accounting software

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant

Location: York (City Centre) - Hybrid working (2 days from home)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm with an hour for lunch (35 hour week)
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, overtime pay, well-established and supportive team.

We are partnering with a well-established accountancy practice to recruit a Payroll & Bookkeeping Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in practice who enjoys a varied role covering both payroll and bookkeeping.

Due to the office location, we are particularly looking for candidates who are local to York city centre or within a reasonable commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately.
• Input hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including tax and NI.
• Maintain payroll records and produce reports as required.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and client ledgers.
• Process invoices and transactions accurately.
• Submit VAT returns.
• Assist with general bookkeeping duties across a varied client portfolio.

About You

• Experience working in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll procedures and compliance.
• Confident using accountancy software such as Xero.
• Excellent organisation and high attention to detail.
• Able to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.

Apply

This is a great role for someone looking to build their career within a supportive practice environment. To apply, please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing.