Bookkeeper and Payroll Advisor

Confidential; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited firm of chartered accountants in Marlborough for a Bookkeeper and Payroll Advisor role. The position blends bookkeeping and payroll work across a portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, with regular client contact and a chance to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities include completing bookkeeping, maintaining ledgers, processing payrolls, VAT returns and payroll submissions, and liaising with clients to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping and payroll experience is required.
• Experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau preferred.
• Strong VAT knowledge and bookkeeping principles.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation and workplace pensions.
• Experience using bookkeeping and payroll software.
• High accuracy, attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication with clients.
• Qualified by experience or holding a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Complete bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Process bank transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Calculate statutory payments, pensions and deductions.
• Prepare payslips and payroll reports.
• Manage starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
• Complete relevant payroll submissions.
• Respond to bookkeeping and payroll queries.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues to meet deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

VAT

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Deadline management

Client liaison

Education

Qualified by experience

Accounting qualification

Tools

Bookkeeping software

Payroll software

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited firm of chartered accountants in its search for a Bookkeeper and Payroll Advisor to join its Marlborough office.

This is a varied position for someone who is comfortable providing both bookkeeping and payroll services to a portfolio of owner managed businesses. The role offers a good balance of regular client work and would suit an organised individual who enjoys building positive, long term relationships.

Responsibilities will include:

• Completing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Processing bank transactions and completing reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Calculating statutory payments, pensions and deductions
• Preparing payslips and payroll reports
• Managing starters, leavers and changes to employee details
• Completing relevant payroll submissions
• Responding to bookkeeping and payroll queries
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

• Have previous bookkeeping and payroll experience
• Ideally have worked within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
• Possess a good understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles
• Be familiar with payroll legislation and workplace pension requirements
• Have experience using bookkeeping and payroll software
• Demonstrate excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Be organised and comfortable managing recurring deadlines
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients
• Be qualified by experience or hold a relevant qualification

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and supportive firm offering a stable, varied position and good quality client exposure.

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000

Location: Marlborough