Bookkeeper & Payroll AdministratorHull, HU3 | Permanent | Part-time – 27.5 hours per week £17.00 per hour (£24,310 per annum)We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll activities of an established business based in Hull.This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking responsibility for an established finance and payroll function.The business is currently reviewing its accounting systems and plans to move from Sage 200 to either Xero or QuickBooks before the end of the year. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the transition and help establish the new system and working processes.The roleYour responsibilities will include:
Managing the purchase and sales ledgersMaintaining the nominal ledgerProcessing supplier payments and customer receiptsCompleting bank reconciliationsPreparing and submitting VAT returnsProcessing payroll using Sage 50 PayrollManaging PAYE/RTI submissions and associated payroll administrationAdministering workplace pension processesMaintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheetsProviding accurate financial information and reports to the Directors and external accountant as requiredManaging regular bookkeeping, payroll and statutory deadlines
Investigating and resolving routine discrepancies and accounting queriesSupporting the transition to a new accounting system and helping to establish effective processes within it
About youWe are looking for someone who already has the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to take ownership of the role.You will need:
Strong practical bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping principlesHands-on experience of purchase, sales and nominal ledgersExperience of bank reconciliations, supplier payments and customer receiptsPractical experience of VAT returnsGood payroll experience, including PAYE/RTI and workplace pensionsPractical experience of Xero and/or QuickBooks would be advantageousPractical experience of Sage 50 PayrollGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google SheetsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsThe confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine issues independentlyThe judgement to recognise when something should be referred to the external accountantThe ability to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines
This is not a trainee or developmental position. The successful candidate will already have substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience. The initial handover will focus on familiarising you with our business, systems and established processes.HoursThis is a permanent, part-time position working 27.5 hours per week.Our preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday. However, we can offer some flexibility and would consider the 27.5 hours being worked over three or four days per week, by agreement.LocationThe role is based at our Hull branch.There may be some initial travel to Rotherham as part of the transition arrangements, depending on the successful candidate's start date. Any such arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.What we offer
£17.00 per hour£24,310 per annum based on 27.5 hours per weekPermanent, part-time employmentA regular 27.5-hour working weekFlexibility to consider a three, four or five-day working patternResponsibility for an established bookkeeping and payroll functionThe opportunity to be involved in the introduction of a new accounting systemSupport from the company's external accountant when required
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