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Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

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Recruiter
Equals One
Location
Hull
Salary
£17.00 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
First listed by Ontap
1 October 2026
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Job description

Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Hull, HU3 Permanent Part-time - 27.5 hours per week

£17.00 per hour (£24,310 per annum)

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll activities of an established business based in Hull.

This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking responsibility for an established finance and payroll function.

The business is currently reviewing its accounting systems and plans to move from Sage 200 to either Xero or QuickBooks before the end of the year. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the transition and help establish the new system and working processes.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the purchase and sales ledgers
Maintaining the nominal ledger
Processing supplier payments and customer receipts
Completing bank reconciliations
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Processing payroll using Sage 50 Payroll
Managing PAYE/RTI submissions and associated payroll administration
Administering workplace pension processes
Maintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheets
Providing accurate financial information and reports to the Directors and external accountant as required
Managing regular bookkeeping, payroll and statutory deadlines
Investigating and resolving routine discrepancies and accounting queries
Supporting the transition to a new accounting system and helping to establish effective processes within it

About you

We are looking for someone who already has the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to take ownership of the role.

You will need:

Strong practical bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping principles
Hands-on experience of purchase, sales and nominal ledgers
Experience of bank reconciliations, supplier payments and customer receipts
Practical experience of VAT returns
Good payroll experience, including PAYE/RTI and workplace pensions
Practical experience of Xero and/or QuickBooks would be advantageous
Practical experience of Sage 50 Payroll
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine issues independently
The judgement to recognise when something should be referred to the external accountant
The ability to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines

This is not a trainee or developmental position. The successful candidate will already have substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience. The initial handover will focus on familiarising you with our business, systems and established processes.

Hours

This is a permanent, part-time position working 27.5 hours per week.

Our preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday. However, we can offer some flexibility and would consider the 27.5 hours being worked over three or four days per week, by agreement.

Location

The role is based at our Hull branch.

There may be some initial travel to Rotherham as part of the transition arrangements, depending on the successful candidate's start date. Any such arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

What we offer

£17.00 per hour
£24,310 per annum based on 27.5 hours per week
Permanent, part-time employment
A regular 27.5-hour working week
Flexibility to consider a three, four or five-day working pattern
Responsibility for an established bookkeeping and payroll function
The opportunity to be involved in the introduction of a new accounting system
Support from the company's external accountant when required

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

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