Bookkeeper

Location: Huyten, Merseyside

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Disclosure: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check

Initial 3-month  role with the potential to become permanent

About the Role

On behalf of a high-quality care and support services business, we are urgently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial operations, with a strong emphasis on payroll.

This is a 3-month contract with the potential to become permanent. The role requires an immediate start, so please only apply if you are available to begin straight away.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update monthly payroll records for all new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Process and submit monthly payroll, including statutory year-end returns and P60s.
• Prepare payroll reports summarising earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and sickness.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analysing relevant information.
• Submit P45s to HM Revenue & Customs for all starters and leavers.
• Administer statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.

• Raise monthly sales invoices and monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Ensure supplier invoices are processed and paid promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Process journals and post transactions to the general ledger.
• Manage the company pension scheme and submit monthly data to NEST.
• Liaise with external accountants and provide all relevant year-end information.
• Contribute to the improvement of financial and payroll systems and processes.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping and payroll role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Tiger Recruitment is B Corp Certified, which means that we've been verified as meeting B Lab's high standards for social and environmental impact.

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