Payroll Manager & Bookkeeper

Job Title: Payroll Manager & Bookkeeper
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 28-34.5 hours per week (Monday-Thursday)
Working Hours: Flexible daily schedule between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM (core hours: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Package: Competitive

Are you an experienced payroll professional and bookkeeper looking for a flexible, rewarding opportunity in Leeds? We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager & Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team. This role is a permanent role initially covering maternity leave but offers career growth within a professional, client-focused environment.

Enjoy a balanced workweek with flexible hours, the option to bank extra holidays, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across Yorkshire. Join us in delivering personalized and high-quality accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services with a close-knit team that values accuracy, compliance, and client relationships.

• Manage and process client payrolls, including CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date bookkeeping records, including prime entry and ledger management.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC deadlines and regulations.
• Liaise directly with clients to address payroll and bookkeeping queries, providing expert advice and support.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, deadlines, and confidentiality standards.
• Support ad hoc financial duties as required, contributing to the smooth delivery of accounting services.

• Proven practice experience in payroll management, bookkeeping, VAT preparation, and CIS compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple client accounts efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, with a professional approach to client interaction.

• Xero
• Dext (formerly Receipt Bank)
• Capium
• BrightPay
• Sage Payroll

• Flexible 4-day working week Monday-Thursday
• Flexible working hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with core hours of 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Opportunity to bank an additional half-day holiday each month through flexible hours
• 16 days of annual leave (pro-rated for the 4-day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Additional holiday entitlement after every 5 years of service
• Modern offices conveniently located near major transport links, fostering a collaborative and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression within a growing firm

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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