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Bookkeeeper & Payroll

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Northampton Full-time GBP 30,000 – 34,000
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Job Title: Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Location: Northampton (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 DOE + Private Medical Insurance + Flexible Working

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper and Payroll professional looking for a role where you can manage your own client portfolio and work closely with a diverse range of businesses?

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice seeking a Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join their outsourced services team. This is a client-facing position offering a blend of bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and management accounts responsibilities, alongside excellent flexibility and hybrid working.

The Role

Working with a portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality bookkeeping and payroll service while building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing all aspects of bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients

  • Processing payroll accurately and on time

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns

  • Producing management accounts

  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations

  • Posting accounting journals

  • Acting as the first point of contact for assigned clients

  • Managing your own workload and client portfolio effectively

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous bookkeeping and payroll experience

  • Experience preparing management accounts

  • Strong knowledge of VAT processes and requirements

  • Experience working within an accountancy practice

  • Good working knowledge of Xero

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • The ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines

  • Experience working to time budgets

What's in it for You?
  • Salary of £30,000 - £34,000 DOE

  • Private medical insurance following successful probation

  • Hybrid working available

  • Flexible working hours

  • Free on-site parking

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Supportive and professional team environment

  • Long-term career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper or Payroll professional looking to join a modern accountancy practice that offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to work with a varied client portfolio.

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