Bookkeeper / Payroller – Mixed role

An established firm of accountants based in Leicester are looking to hire a job vacancy for a mixed Bookkeeper and Payroll position, to work out of their office in Leicester due to expanding workloads and growth of the firm. The role is open to part-time and full-time candidates and the salary is dependent on experience. 

**There are also separate jobs, which are fully focused on either Bookkeeping or Payroll, so please apply if you want a blended payroll & bookkeeping job or one which is fully focused on bookkeeping or payroll.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in-line with market rate
• 25 days holiday Bank Holidays
• Free parking
• Flexible working patterns available 
• Company pension
• Great work life balance
• Available for part-time or full-time applicants (minimum of 28 hours per week) 

Responsibilities: 

Payroll Duties:

• Processing payrolls for multiple clients across various pay frequencies.
• Managing tax codes, deductions, statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP), and other regulatory requirements.
• Preparing salary payment instructions.
• Administering pension contributions and auto-enrolment responsibilities.
• Submitting information accurately to HMRC and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.
• Communicating with clients and relevant external authorities as necessary.

Bookkeeping Duties:

• Performing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for a range of clients.
• Conducting bank reconciliations and processing financial transactions.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Recording payroll journals and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Producing client reports and supporting other team members where needed.
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries.