Part-Time Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant

Rare 15-hour part-time role in Bidford-on-Avon. Join a friendly accountancy practice managing monthly payrolls and bookkeeping. Flexible days and a relaxed office environment

Part-Time Payroll & Bookkeeping Assistant Location: Bidford-on-Avon (Office Based) Hours: 15 Hours per week (Flexible days) Salary: Equivalent to £28,000 - £30,000 FTE (Approx. £15/hr)

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper or Payroll Administrator to join a small, friendly accountancy practice in Bidford-on-Avon.

If you are looking for a stable, low-stress role that fits around school runs or other commitments, this is the perfect balance. You will be working approximately 15 hours per week (ideally Thursday/Friday, though we are flexible) supporting a busy but relaxed team.

The Role You will be the "go-to" person for the practice's bureau payroll and internal bookkeeping.

• Payroll Bureau: Managing the monthly payroll cycle for approx. 80 small clients (mostly director-only, straightforward payrolls).
• Bookkeeping: Handling bank reconciliations, posting transactions, and managing the purchase ledger.
• Compliance: Ensuring RTI submissions and pension auto-enrolment filings are accurate and on time.
• Practice Support: Assisting with general administration and answering basic client queries regarding payslips.

Candidate Requirements To be successful, you need previous experience in a Finance, Payroll, or Bookkeeping environment.

• Experience: You must have a solid understanding of Payroll processes and Double Entry Bookkeeping. Experience in an Accountancy Practice or Bureau is a distinct advantage.
• Software: Proficiency in Sage 50 or Xero is essential.
• Attributes: You are organised, accurate, and happy working autonomously in a quiet office.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours: 15 hours per week to suit your lifestyle.
• Parking: Free onsite parking.
• Environment: A supportive, family-feel business with no "corporate politics."

To Apply We are looking to interview for this role immediately. Please apply via the link or contact Lissa Fletcher at Arden Personnel (Redditch) for more information.