Part-time Bookkeeper
Job Description
Part-Time Bookkeeper / Payroll | £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata | 3 days per week (21 hours) | East London
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A well-established and friendly accountancy practice is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator to join their growing team. The firm supports a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and prides itself on delivering a personal, high-quality service.
Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will be responsible for providing accurate bookkeeping and payroll support to a portfolio of clients. This is a permanent, part-time position, ideally spread across 3 days per week (21 hours), offering flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.
Duties will include:
- Bookkeeping for a portfolio of SMEs
- Processing weekly and monthly payrolls (multiple clients)
- Preparing and submitting RTI, CIS and pension auto-enrolment
- Bank reconciliations and VAT returns
- Liaising with clients to resolve queries
- Supporting accountants with general accounts preparation as required
To be considered for the role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a bookkeeping and payroll position, ideally within accountancy practice
- Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC submissions
- Experience using bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar)
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
- Part-time working: 3 days per week (21 hours)
- A stable, long-term role within a supportive team
- Flexible working and a positive working culture
- Opportunity to work closely with long-standing SME clients
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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