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Payroll, Accounts and Bookkeeping Executive
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, Essex
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Payroll, Accounts and Bookkeping Executive
About Us
We are an established Chartered Accountancy practice-based Basildon. Our firm delivers high-quality financial, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of local and regional clients, ranging from sole traders to large, limited companies. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, professional standards, and supportive team environment.
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll, Accounts & Bookkeeping Executive to join our team. In this multi-faceted role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing accounts for a dedicated portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adept at multitasking, and possess excellent communication skills to build strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration
Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for clients.
Calculate SSP, SMP, SPP, overtime, bonuses, and student loans.
Manage workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment compliance.
Submit RTI returns and process P45s, P60s, and P11Ds.
Resolve client and employee payroll queries efficiently.
Bookkeeping & VAT
Maintain accurate digital records using Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier statements.
Process sales invoices, purchase invoices, and expense claims.
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Identify and correct bookkeeping anomalies.
Accounts Preparation
Prepare financial accounts up to trial balance for review.
Assist in preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
Draft monthly or quarterly management accounts for specific clients.
Collaborate with senior accountants to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Requirements and Qualifications
Proven experience in a similar role within a UK public practice environment.
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations.
Professional qualification (AAT Level 3/4, ICB, IAB) or qualified by experience.
Proficiency in cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data formatting).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
Company pension scheme.
Generous holiday allowance.
Continued professional development and training support.
Friendly, collaborative, and local working environment.
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