Bookkeeper and Payroll Senior

I am thrilled to be representing a WaltonsBusiness Advisers & Chartered Accountants based on the Marina in Hartlepool. Atop class, modern and dynamic accountancy firm.

This business genuinely strives to improve the conditions, balance and overall wellbeing of their staff.
Their ethos is to provide a true level of respect and care to their employees which works both ways.

The offices are comfortable and up to date with all the modern facilities you would expect to see inside a company with an outstanding staff retention record.

If you feel you don't "tick all the boxes" I still want to hear from you, as duties can be taught and the most important aspect is getting the right person.

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper and Payroll Senior to join our newly formed Bookkeeping and Payroll Team. With day to day responsibility for the processing of bookkeeping, VAT and payroll services for a range of clients, this new team member will play an integral role in our service delivery.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have 3 years+ bookkeeping, payroll, VAT Return preparation, and CIS Return preparation practice experience.
• Be familiar with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Be competent in MS Office and have a working knowledge of online accounting packages, including Quickbooks, Xero and FreeAgent.
• Have hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Be committed to delivering a high standard of service to clients.
• Have clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be well-organised, able to manage own workload and work to deadlines.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working if preferred.
• Privately managed pension scheme (following your satisfactory completion of our probationary period).
• Life assurance cover.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Health care benefit package.
• 22 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, as well as the ability to accrue/take Seasonal Time off in Lieu (STIL).
• Permanent, full time position.
• Modern, air conditioned offices.
• Recreational facilities including employee break area, complete with games machine and pool table.
• Free parking.
• Fantastic location with plenty of local amenities on the doorstep.
• Dress for the day. If you arent seeing clients, then casual clothing is fine.
• Regularly organised social events.
• Scope for development and progression.

In line with our People First philosophy, development and progression is part of a continuous conversation. There will be opportunities to enhance existing skills, learn new ones and we are always open to discussion where people feel they have more to offer.