Payroll/Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | BL1 2DD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TBMAPM-001-22254 |
Summary
Payroll/Accounts Assistant | Bolton (BL1) | Full-time, office-based: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | £28,000-£32,000, depending on experience
Our client offers accounts, taxation and business advice and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals nationwide. Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, they pride themselves on getting to know their clients and their business, delivering bespoke advice to help them improve the growth of their business. Their services encompass advice for businesses, audit, accounts preparation, tax planning, management accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, and personal tax returns.
Their team values enthusiasm, precision, and a keen eye for detail. They are seeking a talented Payroll/Accounts Assistant to join their dedicated team and contribute to their ongoing success.
What’s in it for you?
• 20 days of annual holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Free Parking
• Sick pay
• Costs paid towards further studies and professional qualifications
• Company pension
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and gain valuable experience
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
Are you the right person for the job?
• Experience in payroll and bookkeeping
• Minimum AAT qualified
• At least 2 years of previous experience working in an accountancy practice
• Proficiency in Sage 50, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Enthusiastic, presentable and detail-oriented
• Must have excellent communication skills and be clearly understandable
• First interview to be conducted via Microsoft Teams
What will your role look like?
• Manage payroll and bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Preparing payslips & distribute employees
• Bank reconciliations
• Basic VAT preparation
• Utilise software such as Brightpay, Moneysoft, TaxCalc, Sage 50, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Answering the telephone and dealing with simple queries
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