Practice - Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant

Location Staverton
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4357

Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant – £26,000-£32,000 – Staverton

Location: Staverton
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (flexible)
Work Type: On-site

Why Join This Team?

  • Competitive salary with career growth opportunities

  • Flexible working options: part-time or full-time

  • Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment

  • Gain experience managing payroll and bookkeeping for multiple clients

  • Develop your skills with exposure to Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks

About the Role

A growing practice in Staverton is seeking an experienced Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant to join their on-site team. This role is ideal for candidates with at least 3 years’ practice experience in bookkeeping or payroll.

You will be responsible for administering payroll services, day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client account reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit payroll for multiple clients, from start to finish, at various frequencies

  • Update tax codes and manage HMRC notifications

  • Process statutory payments, starters, and leavers, including salary calculations

  • Maintain pension schemes and ensure compliance with TPR duties

  • Day-to-day bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns

  • Reconcile bank and control accounts

  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships and respond to queries

  • Work collaboratively with the team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or payroll experience within a practice setting

  • Knowledge of Sage, Xero, and/or QuickBooks preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills

  • Outstanding communication and client relationship skills

  • IT literate and confident using accounting software and Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours (part-time or full-time)

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Opportunity to gain exposure to multiple clients and industries

  • Professional development and career progression opportunities

How to Apply

To apply, please contact:
Carly Dunn – Divisional Talent Manager
T: 07706 309 606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com