Opportunity
Accounts / Payroll Assistant
Type of work
permanent full time
Role: Accounts / Payroll Assistant
Location: Skipton, BD23
Salary: £28,500pa - £30,000 pa depending on experience
Hours: Mon-Friday 8.45am - 5.15pm
Our client: A dynamic, well established chartered accountants have been providing trusted advice and a professional service to clients across the Skipton region for many years. While having strong roots in agricultural accounting, our clients expertise spans a wide range of industries. They work with individuals, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies, offering reliable financial guidance tailored to each client’s needs.
About the role: Our client is looking for a Pro-active Accounts / Payroll Assistant to join their team based in the Yorkshire Dales.
Responsibilities of the Accounts / Payroll Assistant:
- Bookkeeping, VAT and working to income tax deadlines
- Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, especially during summer and winter months when there are personal tax deadlines
- Cover for our Payroll Manager - 2 days per week, as our client offers a bureau service
- to clients with payroll requirements
- Preparation of accounts from financial statements
- Telephone communication with clients, asking for relevant / additional information required
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and industry trends
Experience and Qualifications required:
- Working towards /acquired and ACA / ACCA qualification
- Bookkeeping experience
- Knowledge of Payroll
- Knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
- Excellent telephone communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of accounting software Sage and Xero
- Experience or knowledge of the Farming / Agricultural sector would be beneficial but not essential.
What's on offer:
- Salary: £28,500pa - £30,000 pa depending on experience
- Holidays 25 days, plus bank holidays
- Support with additional training
- Excellent career prospects and opportunities
If you're e a proactive Accounts / Payroll Assistant, apply today!
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