Payroll/Accounts Assistant £20 - 25,000 Search is currently recruiting a Payroll Assistant for an independent Accountancy practice based in Edinburgh city centre. The firm works with a variety of clients across the region, providing general practice accounting, advisory, tax and payroll services. The role will be split between two functions; payroll and accounting. You will prepare VAT returns and provide bookkeeping for sole traders and limited companies, whilst also supporting the payroll manager in delivering payroll bureau for the client portfolio. The firm are happy to consider flexible working and support if you are currently studying for a professional qualification (ACCA). Key

responsibilities:
Liaising with clients on a regular basis Running monthly payrolls Preparation of payroll reports Dealing with HM Revenue & Customs submissions and correspondence Processing payroll journals into accounting software Assisting with the production and submission of VAT returns Required skills/knowledge: Highly competent with payroll bureau - essential Excellent communication skills Experience with VAT returns and bookkeeping - not essential Confident in using MC Office and accounting software (Sage) The desire to provide a high quality service to clients Please apply below, or for further queries relating to the role or other opportunities, contact Jeff McCaskill at Search Consultancy (Glasgow) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age