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Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Absolute Recruit
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Accounts and Payroll Assistant role involves preparing accounts 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 in AAT.
  • The position requires the ability to work in the office five days a week in Stevenage.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as preparing VAT returns and addressing client payroll queries.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, though specific figures were not disclosed, and candidates should have relevant experience in bookkeeping and payroll processes.
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 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
*This role is office based 5 days per week, in Stevenage If you are interested in this Accounts and Payroll Assistant role please apply!#LI-EF1

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.