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Payroll/Accounts Assistant
Job summary
A reputable accounting firm located in Bolton is looking for a Payroll/Accounts Assistant to manage payroll and bookkeeping for various clients. This full-time role requires AAT qualification and at least 2 years of experience in an accounting practice. Key skills include proficiency in Sage 50, Xero, and QuickBooks, alongside excellent communication abilities. The firm offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development, with a competitive salary between £28,000-£32,000.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience in an accountancy practice.
- Proficiency in payroll and bookkeeping tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Manage payroll for a variety of clients.
- Prepare and distribute payslips.
- Conduct bank reconciliations.
- Perform basic VAT preparation.
- Use payroll software like Brightpay and Moneysoft.
Skills
Education
Tools
Our client offers accounts, taxation and business advice and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals nationwide. Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, they pride themselves on getting to know their clients and their business, delivering bespoke advice to help them improve the growth of their business. Their services encompass advice for businesses, audit, accounts preparation, tax planning, management accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, and personal tax returns.
Their team values enthusiasm, precision, and a keen eye for detail. They are seeking a talented Payroll/Accounts Assistant to join their dedicated team and contribute to their ongoing success.
- 20 days of annual holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Free Parking
- Sick pay
- Costs paid towards further studies and professional qualifications
- Company pension
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and gain valuable experience
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Experience in payroll and bookkeeping
- Minimum AAT qualified
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in an accountancy practice
- Proficiency in Sage 50, Xero, and QuickBooks
- Enthusiastic, presentable and detail‑oriented
- Must have excellent communication skills and be clearly understandable
- First interview to be conducted via Microsoft Teams
- Manage payroll and bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Preparing payslips & distributing employees
- Bank reconciliations
- Basic VAT preparation
- Utilise software such as Brightpay, Moneysoft, TaxCalc, Sage 50, Xero, and QuickBooks
- Answering the telephone and dealing with simple queries
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2025-12-16 / full time
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