OFFICE BASED

£25,000 - £35,000
An independent firm of Chartered Accountants with a reputation for providing expert advice to owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs, is looking for a motivated and experienced Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist to join their Hoddesdon office. The firm prides itself on building strong, long-term client relationships and delivering accurate, timely and professional services.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a professional accountancy practice (essential).
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll, VAT and CIS compliance.
• Proficiency with both cloud and desktop accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills for client and HMRC liaison.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
  If you’re ready to bring your payroll and bookkeeping expertise to a respected, client-focused accountancy firm with a strong local reputation, we’d love to hear from you.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
  Work Location: In perso

• Carry out payroll operations for multiple clients, including calculating gross pay, statutory deductions and processing payslips.
• Administer holiday pay, sick pay and parental leave pay in line with statutory requirements.
• Submit PAYE/NIC data to HMRC and manage workplace pension contributions.
• Verify sub-contractors for CIS, prepare and submit monthly returns, and arrange payment of CIS liabilities.
• Perform bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and manage records.
• Work across Sage Cloud, Sage 50, FreeAgent, QuickBooks and Xero accounting platforms.
• Assist in preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for review purposes, ideally with experience in TaxCalc. (Advantageous)