Payroll Manager & Bookkeeper
Location: Garforth, Leeds
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 28–34.5 hours per week over 4 days (Monday to Thursday)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Garforth, Leeds. They are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager and Bookkeeper to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and client-focused professional to take on a permanent position in a supportive, flexible working environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing payroll and bookkeeping services for a wide variety of clients, with direct client communication and responsibility for compliance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage client payrolls and CIS returns
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and prime entry records
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Communicate directly with clients on all payroll and bookkeeping matters
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with HMRC deadlines
Required Experience
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice
• Solid understanding of payroll, bookkeeping, VAT, and CIS
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently across multiple client files
Desirable Software Knowledge
• Xero
• Dext
• Capium
• BrightPay
• Sage Payroll
Working Hours & Benefits
• 28–34.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (Full-time hours is 34.5 hours as business operates a 4 day working week)
• Flexible working hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM (core hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
• Option to bank an extra half-day holiday per month through flexible working
• 16 days annual leave (pro-rata based on 4-day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown (office closed 23 Dec – 2 Jan)
• Additional 1 day holiday for every 5 years of service
• Modern offices with easy access to the M1 and Garforth train stations