At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processes and support bookkeeping tasks in a dynamic SME environment.
- Company: Join a growing SME in Birmingham with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and a chance to grow your finance skills.
- Other info: Collaborative workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring accurate payroll and financial operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll management and strong bookkeeping skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Our client is an SME who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper whith payroll expertise to join their business based in Birmingham.
This role is paying between £30-35k and requires 5 days per week on-site.
What you'll do
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate payments on both weekly and monthly schedules.
- Handle fluctuating payroll elements such as overtime, expenses, and worksheet adjustments with careful attention to detail.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing payroll legislation and ensure all processes remain compliant with current regulations.
- Support the bookkeeping function by recording financial transactions accurately and assisting with reconciliations as needed.
- Perform ad hoc transactional finance tasks including invoice processing, expense claims, and petty cash management.
- Assist with general office administration duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the team.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to resolve queries related to payroll or finance matters promptly and politely.
- Prepare regular reports on payroll activity and financial transactions for management review.
- Respond sensitively to employee questions regarding pay, expenses, or benefits, offering clear explanations and guidance.
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture by sharing knowledge and supporting others during busy periods.
What you bring
- Experience managing payroll processes for small or medium-sized teams is highly desirable.
- A thorough understanding of current UK payroll legislation and the ability to adapt quickly as regulations change is essential.
- Strong bookkeeping skills including accurate recording of financial transactions and reconciliation experience are required.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities that enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
- A polite and responsive manner when dealing with employee queries about pay or expenses is crucial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel for reporting purposes is beneficial.
- Ability to handle fluctuating payroll elements like overtime calculations and expense claims with sensitivity and precision.
- Previous experience supporting office administration functions within a finance setting would be advantageous.
- Commitment to ongoing learning through training opportunities provided by the organisation is encouraged.
- A dependable approach that ensures deadlines are met without compromising accuracy or compliance.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Bookkeeper in Birmingham employer: Robert Walters Careers
Join a leading organisation in Walsall that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Group Financial Controller, you will benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy. With a commitment to compliance and efficiency, this role offers a rewarding environment where your expertise will be recognised and appreciated.
