Payroll & Bookkeeping Coordinator

Malik & Co Accountants; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Malik & Co Accountants is seeking a Payroll & Bookkeeping Coordinator to join our Leicester team on a full-time basis. You will coordinate and deliver payroll and bookkeeping services for our client portfolio, ensuring records are accurate and deadlines are met.

The role covers weekly/monthly payroll processing, RTI submissions, pension administration and comprehensive bookkeeping support across multiple clients in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and payroll
• Familiar with RTI submissions and workplace pension administration
• Proficient in QuickBooks, BrightPay and Excel

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Calculate wages, PAYE, NI, pension contributions and deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and payslips.
• Submit RTI reports to HMRC.
• Assist with payroll year-end procedures.
• Assist with workplace pension administration.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for clients.
• Reconcile bank accounts, sales and purchase ledgers.
• Review records and resolve discrepancies or issues.
• Liaise with clients to obtain payroll and bookkeeping information.
• Provide general accounting and admin support as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

RTI submissions

Pension administration

Excel

QuickBooks

BrightPay

Data entry

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Tools

BrightPay

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are an accountancy practice providing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, accounts preparation, taxation, tax planning, company formation and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

We are seeking a Payroll & Bookkeeping Coordinator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering payroll and bookkeeping services for the firm's portfolio of clients, ensuring that records are accurate and statutory deadlines are met.

Duties

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls.


• Calculating wages, PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions and other statutory deductions.


• Preparing payroll reports, payslips and related payroll documentation.


• Preparing and submitting Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC.


• Assisting with payroll year-end procedures and related statutory requirements.


• Assisting with workplace pension administration and pension contributions.


• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for clients.


• Maintaining and reconciling bank accounts, sales ledgers and purchase ledgers.


• Reviewing bookkeeping records and identifying discrepancies or inconsistencies.


• Investigating and resolving routine payroll and bookkeeping queries.


• Liaising with clients to obtain payroll, bookkeeping and accounting information.


• Providing general accounting and administrative support to the practice where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in bookkeeping and payroll


• Good knowledge of payroll procedures, PAYE and National Insurance.


• Experience with RTI submissions and workplace pension administration.


• Strong proficiency in accounting softwares like QuickBooks, Brightpay and Microsoft Excel


• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and general bookkeeping practices.


• Excellent data entry skills with high attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records.


• Strong analysis skills to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies or opportunities for efficiency.


• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining precision.

Work Location: In person