Bookkeeper

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