Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant

Location: Marlborough – Hybrid (3 days office-based)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

CV Screen is recruiting for a fantastic Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant opportunity with an established professional services organisation in Marlborough. The organisation provides a comprehensive range of accounting, taxation, business and legal services to a diverse client base. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper or payroll professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio, build strong client relationships and develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Offering £30,000 - £32,000 plus excellent benefits and hybrid working, this is a role where your accuracy, expertise and ideas will genuinely make a difference.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping activities across a varied portfolio of clients, maintaining accurate and well-organised financial records.
• Prepare and submit VAT information accurately, ensuring key deadlines are consistently met.
• Process client payrolls, including pension submissions, and ensure employees and clients receive timely information.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, proactively resolving queries and gathering information efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working across the team.

What Experience is Required

• AAT Level 2/3 qualified or equivalent practical experience in bookkeeping and payroll.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero or a similar platform.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £32,000 salary
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office
• Excellent benefits package
• Varied client portfolio and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

Location

Based in Marlborough, the role is commutable from Swindon, Devizes, Hungerford, Pewsey, Chippenham, Calne and Newbury.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Giselle Whitton at CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Administrator
• Accounts Assistant
• Bookkeeping & Payroll Administrator