An established firm of accountants based in Leicester are looking to hire a job vacancy for a mixed Bookkeeper and Payroll position, to work out of their office in Leicester due to expanding workloads and growth of the firm. The role is open to part-time and full-time candidates and the salary is dependent on experience.
**There are also separate jobs, which are fully focused on either Bookkeeping or Payroll, so please apply if you want a blended payroll & bookkeeping job or one which is fully focused on bookkeeping or payroll.


Benefits:
*Competitive salary in-line with market rate
*25 days holiday Bank Holidays
*Free parking
*Flexible working patterns available
*Company pension
*Great work life balance
*Available for part-time or full-time applicants (minimum of 28 hours per week)


Responsibilities:
Payroll Duties:
*Processing payrolls for multiple clients across various pay frequencies.
*Managing tax codes, deductions, statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP), and other regulatory requirements.
*Preparing salary payment instructions.
*Administering pension contributions and auto-enrolment responsibilities.
*Submitting information accurately to HMRC and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.
*Communicating with clients and relevant external authorities as necessary.

Bookkeeping Duties:
*Performing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for a range of clients.
*Conducting bank reconciliations and processing financial transactions.
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
*Recording payroll journals and assisting with account reconciliations.
*Producing client reports and supporting other team members where needed.
*Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries.