Are you looking to work as part of a supportive open team who all strive to provide exceptional client service? We are actively recruiting a savvy Bookkeeper with a high level of diligence to join an innovative and tech-driven accounting practice in the Chippenham area as a Payroll Bookkeeper.
Pillow May Ltd
Pillow May is an award-winning, small, independent, and friendly East Tytherton-based chartered accountancy practice working mainly with local small and micro businesses and private clients. Our business clients all use either Xero or Freeagent software depending on the strategic aims for their business.
Our aims are:
* to offer a Personal approach
* to Inspire our clients to achieve their life & business goals
* to Nurture our clients’ businesses so they are successful
* to support others through our Kinship
The culture at Pillow May is led by our purpose “Accountants for a Better Life” which extends to our customers, suppliers, charitable partners, and of course our team. “Better life” for our team includes:
* flexible working policy so typically 40% of your working time can be from home and your working hours are set to suit you,
* fully digital practice meaning all our clients are on cloud software using integrations such as Dext so we can spend maximum time helping our clients understand their numbers in pretty much real time,
* systemised practice with clear processes & templates so you're well supported in helping our clients and working as a team
* beautiful rural modern office set in 50 acres of farmland, fully kitted out with air conditioning, full disabled access throughout, sit/stand desks, team training room, shower & bike-rack for cycling to work; and including a rack of pink wellies for lunchtime walks.
* yoga lessons on Monday lunchtimes with one of our clients, customised for any team needs each week.
* supported progression towards your personal & professional goals whatever they may be so there is no rigid corporate ladder to follow
* ownership of the company after a few years’ service – many of the current team are shareholders.
* regular weekly & monthly team meetings to continually cement & improve the company’s business; all held on Mondays which is the only day that everyone must be in the office.
The role
In this role you will:
* work closely with the wider Pillow May team to provide payroll services and support to clients using Brightpay, Xero, and Freeagent software, with clear custom workflows set up for each client.
* provide support to the finance management team and clients in bookkeeping services, with the help of clear custom workflows set up for each client in Dext Precision.
* maintain the longstanding client relationships, identifying any potential issues early so the whole team can work proactively to solve them
* work as a team player, supporting each team member so we can together deliver the best possible service to our clients
* bring ideas of process improvement to the monthly team meetings
* keep abreast of the latest technology innovations in financial systems through training and attendance at trade events such as Xerocon
* help new clients into Pillow May through training and defining the scope of our services.
This role offers the possibility of hybrid working. Monday is a non-negotiable office day, but the rest can be discussed on offer of a position.
Is this you?
* A Bookkeeper with at least 2 years of experience
* Some accounts or payroll experience
* High attention to detail
* Detail-oriented multitasker with fantastic organisational skills
* Comfortable meeting and talking with clients
* Legally authorised to work in the UK
* Full UK driving license as will need to commute to the office
What's in it for you?
* Particulars: Full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (25+ hours per week), permanent
* Location: East Tytherton (just outside Chippenham) office with hybrid working and flexibility offered
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