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Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Absolute Recruit

Posted 19 days ago, valid for 24 days

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Accounts and Payroll Assistant role involves preparing accounts up to trial balance for clients and managing payroll with an external provider.
Candidates should have previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within a practice firm, and be studying towards or fully qualified AAT.
The position requires managing client payrolls accurately and addressing payroll queries related to PAYE, NIC, and pension contributions.
The role demands proficiency in financial record maintenance using software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, with a focus on compliance and accuracy.
The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should ideally have some payroll processing experience or be willing to learn.

Working within a supportive environment you will be responsible for preparing accounts for clients and managing the client Payroll along with the external provider. Main responsibilities for the Accounts and Payroll Assistant will be:

Prepare accounts up to trial balance for a range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Manage and process client payrolls accurately and on time, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Address client payroll queries, advising on PAYE, NIC, statutory payments, and pension contributions.
Maintain accurate financial records, including bank reconciliations, using software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

You will:

Have previous Bookkeeping experience ideally within a Practice firm
Have experience of Payroll process’ or be open to learning the Payroll side of the role
Be able to work in the office 5 days a week
Be studying towards or fully qualified AAT

If you are interested in this Accounts and Payroll Assistant role please apply!

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