Job Description

Summary

Working for a small firm of Accountants based in Colne, Lancashire, providing services to owner managed business clients.

This is an office-based role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.

What this role involves:

Receiving and processing payroll details from clients. Submission of Real Time data to HMRC. Processing and submission of CIS returns. Informing clients of PAYE liabilities due. Completion of year-end payroll tasks. Advising clients of pension auto enrolment requirements. Processing pension submissions and associated auto enrolment tasks. General bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using cloud and digital systems. Preparation of draft VAT returns (depending on knowledge and experience). Dealing with client queries by email, telephone and in person. Communicating with HMRC and other organisations by letter, email and telephone. As we are a small business you should also be prepared to assist with other general office duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, shredding, filing and other ad-hoc tasks as required.
Training and support can be provided where appropriate.

Required skills:

Recent experience in the use of payroll software. Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. Comfortable working to deadlines.

Additional preferred skills:

Experience in the use of cloud-based accounting software. Working knowledge of VAT. Experience with Microsoft Office software. Adaptable to alternative tasks (based on experience and skills).
Flexible working hours may be considered, our normal working week is Monday to Friday.

Salary negotiable based on experience and skills. Guide 24,000 +

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Colne BB8 0BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

payroll processing: 1 year (required) Microsoft Office: 1 year (required) Accounting software: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025