Senior Payroll & Accounts Administrator

Do you have at least 5 years experience at an accountancy firm?

Would you like a varied role where you can split your time across both payroll and bookkeeping?

Our client is a leading international accountancy firm based in Central London. Following a strong period of growth, the firm would like to recruit a Senior Payroll & Accounts Administrator.

This is a mixed role where you will spend approximately 50% of your time on payroll and 50% of your time on bookkeeping and accounts work.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Processing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of 100 companies
  • Dealing with student loan deductions, maternity pay, SSP and pension administration
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable

The majority of payrolls are monthly for small limited companies but some clients have up to 100 employees. You will be joining a friendly team within an established firm which offers hybrid working and a good benefits package.

To be considered for this role, you must:

  • Have at least 3 years experience at a UK accountancy firm
  • Have experience of both payroll and bookkeeping / accounts
  • Live within a commutable distance of London
  • Be well organised and be able to prioritise work according to deadlines
  • Have experience of using at least one of the following packages: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50 Payroll or BrightPay

This is a fantastic opportunity to perform a varied role at a firm that values its employees and invests in their wellbeing and development.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

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