Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are assisting a client to recruit a Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator to support the ongoing growth and success of their accountancy practise.

Job description

Our client is a firm of Chartered Accountants looking to recruit a Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator to work in their Halifax and Leeds Branches, helping to do the bookkeeping and run weekly and monthly payrolls for our clients.

The role will involve delivering a first-class service to clients ensuring that bookkeeping and payrolls are accurately prepared, checked and run within agreed timescales.

To be successful in this role, you should have at least two years of experience in bookkeeping or payroll administration. Strong numerical and analytical skills. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. You should also have a professional attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Additionally, the role will involve being the first point of contact for clients whether they are visiting the premises or making a telephone call and will encompass the classic responsibilities of a receptionist: greeting clients in a friendly and professional manner; answering phone calls and emails from clients and other businesses; handling the mail; keeping the work area tidy; and other company administrative duties. We handle a substantial amount of sensitive paperwork from clients daily and are working to become an eco-friendly business that relies less on paper. Therefore, basic filing skills are needed to keep track of all the different types of files we handle, with a frugal approach to the necessity of printing. Furthermore, an understanding of GDPR compliance is preferrable.

Personal attributes:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of payroll software and regulations
• Knowledge of bookkeeping software
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to work with the ability to multi-task

Requirements:

Essential:

• 4 grade C or above in English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).
• Payroll or Bookkeeping: 2 years
• Experience in customer facing roles
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Payroll software including Sagepay and Brightpay
• Knowledge of Accounting software including Sage 50, Sage Cloud, Quickbooks, Xero, Freeagent

Benefits:

• Competitive salary Based on experience
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunity to work with a talented team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• 20-days holidays plus bank holidays/part time pro-rata
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge being part of a friendly team

• Company pension
• Flexible working after six months
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Full time : 37.5 hours. (9:00-17:00, five days a week) Paid monthly.
• Part time: 30 hours a week. (8:30-15:00, five days a week) Paid monthly

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we ll be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.