We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Bookkeeper, Payroll & Company Secretarial Assistant to join our friendly, client-facing accounts team.

You will work closely with our small supportive team, providing high-quality bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative support to a varied portfolio of clients while helping with statutory compliance and filings.

This onsite role is ideal for someone who is AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) and has previous experience in an accountancy practice.

Your Role & Responsibilities

You will play an important part in delivering accurate and timely financial support to both the team and our clients. Key duties include:

Bookkeeping

• Recording and maintaining accurate financial records for multiple clients
• Processing purchase invoices, receipts, and bank transactions (primarily using Dext and Xero)
• Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing payroll journals
• Preparing CIS returns
• Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions
• (Desirable) Bringing client figures up to trial balance, ready for accounts preparation

Payroll

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for clients
• Ensuring payrolls are accurate, compliant, and submitted on time
• Handling RTI submissions to HMRC
• Managing pension auto-enrolment and submissions
• Dealing with payroll queries from clients and employees

Company Secretarial & Compliance

• Assisting with company formations, director/PSC changes, and registered office updates
• Preparing and filing confirmation statements with Companies House
• Maintaining statutory registers and other Companies House records
• Supporting basic compliance and administrative filings

General Support

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts and tax returns
• Liaising with clients professionally and responding to queries
• Providing administrative support to the wider team
• Contributing ideas to improve internal processes and efficiency

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements

• AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice
• Minimum 1 years hands-on experience with Xero
• Experience processing payrolls (including RTI submissions)
• Familiarity with Companies House filings and basic company secretarial duties
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator, able to deal with clients and colleagues professionally
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience using Dext
• Knowledge of VAT and CIS compliance and returns
• Experience bringing figures to trial balance ready for accounts preparation
• Experience managing multiple client portfolios
• Familiarity with Sage Payroll or other payroll software
• A proactive approach to client service and problem-solving
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression
• Ongoing training and support from an experienced team

If you are an organised, reliable professional who enjoys working with numbers and helping clients, we would love to hear from you.

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