Bookkeeper / Payroll Controller

A modern, forward-thinking, and growing firm of Accountants in Guildford is offering a superb opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional to join their team. Hybrid working and flexible hours are available. Applications are welcome from suitable candidates who seek part-time or full-time hours.

Please note our client can offer a pure Payroll job that is part time. It is envisaged you will be required circa 20-23 hours per week or the equivalent of 3 days. Should you seek a full-time role, then additional bookkeeping duties will be provided.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team and work closely with the Managers and Partners of the firm. The company provides payroll services and advice to wide range of SME clients, and you will be a main point of contact for some of those clients.

The role

The Payroll work is varied and will include the following:

  • Collate and Input all payroll information accurately and within required timescales including new starters, leavers and various adjustments.
  • Create and distribute pay slips and P45s
  • Administer all statutory payments e.g. SSP, SMP etc.
  • Liaise with Inland Revenue and other relevant bodies as required.
  • Respond to all client and employee payroll queries by phone and/or email
  • Ad-hoc reporting.

As mentioned earlier, should you seek a full-time role, you would also get involved in general bookkeeping. This will include general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations and the preparation of VAT Returns.

Skills required:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Methodical
  • Proactive
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable

Package

The salary banding set by Fletcher George is £30,000 - £38,000 FTE and the salary offered will depend on the person's relevant experience and the number of hours agreed. Additional benefits include hybrid working, flexible hours, company pension, parking and study support.

Location - Based in lovely offices in Guildford, the firm is commutable from Cobham, Cranleigh, Dorking, Epsom, Farnham, Godalming, Leatherhead, Surbiton, Woking and the surrounding areas.

Next steps - please apply to this Payroll position and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48-hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey-based financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and assisting talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive.

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George’s referral scheme are on our website.

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd £30,000 - £38,000 per annum Guildford