Bookkeeper & Payroll Advisor for Diverse Client Portfolio

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 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.