Payroll and Accounts Assistant in Dudley

Location: Dudley DY2

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28 - 30,000

Benefits: Free parking, 33.5 hour working week and enhanced holiday

We are working on behalf of an established accountancy practice, who are looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced Payroll and Accounts Assistant. You will be working as part of a team of 10 reporting into the Director, and working closely daily with the Payroll Manager.

As Payroll and Accounts Assistant, 50% of your role will involve being responsible for delivering 100 monthly and weekly payroll services, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, and providing day-to-day support to clients and colleagues. The other 50% of the role will involve processing self-assessment tax returns for Sole Traders and Limited Company Directors, corporation tax returns and handling VAT submissions. You will also be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships and providing proactive support across all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience in payroll and accounts, with experience working in a busy accountancy practice environment, managing a varied client portfolio and delivering accurate client support. This is a full-time office-based role working 33.5 hours weekly between Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:00pm and Friday 8:30am–12:00pm. Although this is a full-time office-based role, there would be some flexibility when needed to work from home adhoc.

Role and responsibilities:

• As a Payroll and Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for the preparation and processing of client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis using Pegasus Opera payroll system
• Maintaining accurate payroll records, including starters, leavers, and changes to employee details
• Calculating statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and holiday pay
• Producing payslips, payroll reports, and summaries for clients
• Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC
• Supporting with pension auto-enrolment duties, including employee assessments and pension submissions
• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and payroll deadlines
• Assisting with year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds where applicable
• Processing CIS duties for a portfolio of construction clients, including verifying subcontractors, applying correct deduction rates, submitting monthly returns, and issuing deduction statements in line with HMRC requirements
• Responsibility for managing a portfolio of sole traders and SME Limited Company clients
• Process and submit VAT returns accurately and on time
• Prepare and finalise year-end accounts to trial balance
• Complete and file self-assessment tax returns
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts using Sage Cloud-based systems

Skills and experience required:

• Proven demonstrable experience in a similar Payroll or Accounts Assistant role is essential
• Experience working within an accountancy practice essential
• Strong knowledge of VAT, tax returns and year-end accounts preparation
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Ability to manage a client portfolio and work to strict deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of cloud-based accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)

Benefits:

• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Full-time office-based role with the opportunity to work from home adhoc
• Opportunities for continued professional development and potential study support
• Free onsite parking
• Birthday as an extra day holiday after 1 year service

If you are an experienced Accounts or Payroll Assistant, looking to join a fun friendly and established Accountancy practice in Dudley then please click to apply.