Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator in Hull

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll activities of an established business based in Hull. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking responsibility for an established finance and payroll function.

Following an initial handover with the current postholder, you will work largely independently from Hull, with support available from the company's external accountant when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchase and sales ledgers
• Maintaining the nominal ledger
• Processing supplier payments and customer receipts
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing payroll using Sage 50 Payroll
• Managing PAYE/RTI submissions and associated payroll administration
• Administering workplace pension processes
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheets
• Providing accurate financial information and reports to the Directors and external accountant as required
• Managing regular bookkeeping, payroll and statutory deadlines
• Investigating and resolving routine discrepancies and accounting queries

About you

We are looking for someone who already has the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to take ownership of the role. You will need:

• Strong practical bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Hands-on experience of purchase, sales and nominal ledgers
• Experience of bank reconciliations, supplier payments and customer receipts
• Practical experience of VAT returns
• Good payroll experience, including PAYE/RTI and workplace pensions
• Practical experience of Sage 200
• Practical experience of Sage 50 Payroll
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine issues independently
• The judgement to recognise when something should be referred to the external accountant
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines

This is not a trainee or developmental position. The successful candidate will already have substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience. The initial handover will focus on familiarising you with our business, systems and established processes.

Hours

This is a permanent, part-time position working 27.5 hours per week. Our preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday, approximately 8.30am to 2.00pm or 9.30am to 3pm. We can offer some flexibility on start and finish times and would also consider a three or four day working week.

Location and initial handover

The permanent base for the role will be Hull. During the initial handover period, you will need to travel to Rotherham to work alongside the current postholder. The purpose of this period is to familiarise you with the company's existing systems, processes and working practices before the role transfers fully to Hull. You will therefore need to be able to travel to Rotherham regularly during the initial handover period.

What we offer

£17.00 per hour £24,310 per annum based on 27.5 hours per week

• Permanant, part-time employment
• A regular 27.5-hour working week
• Flexibility to consider a three, four or five-day working pattern
• Responsibility for an established bookkeeping and payroll function
• Support from the company's external accountant when required
• A thorough handover with the current postholder