Bookkeeeper & Payroll

  • ACS Staffing Solutions
  • Jun 12, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Location: Northampton (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: 30,000 - 34,000 DOE + Private Medical Insurance + Flexible Working

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper and Payroll professional looking for a role where you can manage your own client portfolio and work closely with a diverse range of businesses?

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice seeking a Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join their outsourced services team. This is a client-facing position offering a blend of bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and management accounts responsibilities, alongside excellent flexibility and hybrid working.



The Role

Working with a portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality bookkeeping and payroll service while building strong client relationships.



Key Responsibilities

  • Managing all aspects of bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
  • Processing payroll accurately and on time
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Producing management accounts
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Posting accounting journals
  • Acting as the first point of contact for assigned clients
  • Managing your own workload and client portfolio effectively


About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous bookkeeping and payroll experience
  • Experience preparing management accounts
  • Strong knowledge of VAT processes and requirements
  • Experience working within an accountancy practice
  • Good working knowledge of Xero
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • The ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines
  • Experience working to time budgets


What's in it for You?

  • Salary of 30,000 - 34,000 DOE
  • Private medical insurance following successful probation
  • Hybrid working available
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free on-site parking
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Supportive and professional team environment
  • Long-term career development opportunities


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper or Payroll professional looking to join a modern accountancy practice that offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to work with a varied client portfolio.