Client Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

Trial Balance; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance is recruiting a Client Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator in Marlborough. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, handle VAT information and payroll processing, and support the wider accounting services delivered by the team.

Ideal candidate has AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent, experience with Xero, and strong attention to detail and organisation. You’ll balance multiple client deadlines and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues to keep records

Qualifications

• Ideal AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification, or equivalent practical experience across bookkeeping and payroll in an accountancy practice setting.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• You’ll be comfortable managing multiple client deadlines and confident communicating with both clients and colleagues.
• A pro-active approach, a strong sense of ownership and a genuine willingness to learn and improve will also be important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Preparing VAT information and ensuring returns are completed accurately and within deadline.
• Processing client payrolls and managing associated pension submissions.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met.
• Supporting the wider accounts function by maintaining reliable financial information for accounts and tax work.
• Identifying opportunities to improve bookkeeping, payroll and administrative processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

VAT

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Tools

Xero

Job description

Trial Balance is recruiting a Client Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator in Marlborough. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, handle VAT information and payroll processing, and support the wider accounting services delivered by the team.

Ideal candidate has AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent, experience with Xero, and strong attention to detail and organisation. You’ll balance multiple client deadlines and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues to keep records