Practice Bookkeeper; Payroll

Job Description

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The Bookkeeper will play a key role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for the accounting practice and its clients. This position supports the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all bookkeeping and payroll functions. The successful candidate will use Bright Pay, a computerised payroll system, to manage and process client payrolls.

• £Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent role

• Maintain detailed records of all financial transactions, including income, expenses, and journal entries using accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts with internal records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process payroll using Bright Pay - approximately 52 weekly and 25 monthly payrolls. Duties include calculating wages, deductions, and statutory payments (PAYE, National Insurance, pensions). Ensure timely and compliant submission of payroll data and payments.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, providing updates, answering queries, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assist accountants with year-end procedures, VAT returns, and other financial tasks as required.

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll within an accounting practice or similar environment.
• Proficiency in computerised accounting and payroll systems, including Bright Pay, Quick Books, Xero, or Sage.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with clients.
• Understanding of payroll regulations, VAT, and general accounting principles.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Heather Lennox on  to find out more.

Riada are an equal opportunities employer.