Payroll Assistant
Salary – Circa £24kp/a
Hybrid Role
Location – Weston Super-Mare

Main Duties
The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:

• Collect, compile and enter payroll data using appropriate software.
• Review and verify source documents.
• Calculate and post payroll deductions.
• Process payroll by established deadlines.
• Issue statements of earnings and deductions.
• Reconcile employee deductions.
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Update payroll records by recording changes including auto enrolment pension, loan payments, salary increases.
• Process new employees, terminations, transfers and promotions.
• Prepare and use Brightpay connect, email and our client portal to create payroll reports of earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax and National Insurance, auto enrolment pension, leave.
• Address employee’s pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information.
• Complete requests for pay-related documents including statements and verifications.
• Produce HMRC payments.
• Develop, manage and maintain comprehensive payroll records.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and guidelines.
• Assistance with general office administration duties from time to time.
• Working with lead partners and directors to ensure payroll billing is processed in a timely manner

• Qualified by experience or CIPP qualified
• Experience of payroll processing
• Experience of working in a practice-based environment preferred but not essential.
• Analytical, methodical and numerical
• Outgoing, socially confident and emotionally controlled
• A positive attitude, friendly and personable
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly
• Adaptable, organised and conscientious
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Professional and team orientated in approach
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Brightpay, Xero, Quickbooks and Sage
• Experience of delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• Ability to learn new IT skills quickly

Terms / Benefits

• Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week however part time hours / days can also be considered
• Flexible and hybrid or office working available
• Annual salary review
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service

Please contact Jesse Howes at Quinton Davies to learn more!

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Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
 

Role: Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established large regional accountancy practice who are looking for a Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager to join the Bristol team.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:
 

• Managing the tax compliance work on a client portfolio.
• Reviewing work of more junior staff.
• Dealing with HMRC correspondence including enquiries.
• Taking a senior role in developing client relationship, through conversations and meetings as well as delivering technical advice.
• Attending client meetings & creating a client relationship built on trust and confidence in your ability, ensuring clients naturally default to you.
• Spotting and acting on opportunities to enhance the experience of our clients. Helping their clients to thrive by proactively dealing with client queries, building strong commercial relationships, and considering their clients holistic financial needs.
• Providing high level technical advice to less experienced members of the management team.

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified.
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility and adaptable
• Familiarity and an understanding of the relevant statutory compliance issues affecting the GDPR, Money Laundering and the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Familiarisation with personal and business tax regulations, plus VAT and PAYE
• Supervisory experience of accounts staff
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with both clients, team members and colleagues

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

Role: Accounts Assistant
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a medium sized regional accountancy practice who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team in North Bristol.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Analysing bank account transactions and bank reconciliations for yearend accounts.
• Preparation of statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Assisting with Audit assignments.
• Preparing and drafting tax returns for corporate and private clients.
• Assisting with ad-hoc work such as valuations, charity, and pension scheme audits etc.

• AAT qualified or part qualified ICAEW/ACCA.
• 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Work independently but also as part of a team and help others when required.
• Interact well with clients and other staff members.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organisation.
• Strong mathematical and administrative skills.
• Conversant with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

 

Role: Insolvency Administrator
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for an Insolvency Administrator to join their Bristol office.

The successful candidate will be working with a dynamic team that supports a range of clients, including companies looking to restructure or dissolve, creditors requiring debt recovery support and individuals facing insolvency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly develop your career in the Business Recovery sector, with the potential to progress and undertake professional qualifications - fully supported both from a time and cost perspective.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and other support in the Business Recovery and Insolvency department.
• Work on both solvent and insolvent company liquidations and other types of insolvency advice and appointments.
• Provide bookkeeping services, including the recording of income and expenditure, matching transactions to bank statements, summarising expenditure types.
• Deliver reports and returns, including recording information for VAT and business tax returns and assistance with the preparation of annual reports to shareholders and creditors.
• Undertake cashiering, case administration and liaison with stakeholders in person, email and phone.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• AAT or ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified.
• CPI qualified or an interest in completing this qualification.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding working environment.
• Ability to focus on delivering the best possible levels of client service

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Corporate Finance Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established independent accountancy practice firm based in Bristol who are looking for a Corporate Finance Manager to join their successful team. 


This is a fantastic opportunity to join my clients Business Advisory team, working with an experienced set of partners to develop and expand their corporate finance services to a diverse portfolio.

Main Duties:
 

• Working on assignments such as MBO's, valuations, shareholder changes, business disposals,
  acquisitions, due diligence work and similar.
• Dealing with new business enquiries to analyse clients’ needs and put together proposals
  incorporating the work of different teams in the practice
• Develop the relationship with our growth-oriented client relationships to ensure we are
  supporting their ambitions with timely advice and service
• Assist clients in the preparation of business plans, projections and forecasts
• Develop and enhance the profile of the practice across within the business community
  particularly our corporate finance offering

Experience / Qualifications Required:
 

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or similar qualification with a minimum of 3 years working/training in
  practice in a business advisory/corporate finance/accounts/audit environment
• Strong academic credentials
• Good communicator who can keep who can hold the confidence of clients and staff alike
• Good team player keen who can balance the demands of the role with other priorities and
  demands.

What is on Offer:

• First class remuneration package including pension and health care
• Superb city centre offices
• Flexible working
• A small friendly team with regular social events
• Excellent training and career prospects

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established and growing practice firm based in Bristol who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:
• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, consolidated accounts, management accounts, tax computations, VAT returns, payroll and general advice to clients.
• To provide technical assistance to junior members of staff.
• To keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• To assist senior staff members in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting services team in a timely manner.
• To assist in the identification and implementation of improved working processes.
• To ensure the work processes are documented and kept up to date to quality assurance levels.
• To assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting systems for a range of clients to include internal training of client staff in the use of such systems

Experience / Qualifications Required:
• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified
• At least 3 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Trainee Accountant
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a modern and successful accountancy practice based in North East Bristol who are looking for a Trainee Accountant due to unprecedented levels of growth.

My client is looking for an ambitious candidate who is eager to learn and progress their career in a very collaborative environment. You’ll have the support of the directors and other senior members of the team so there will be no shortage of guidance to help you navigate through further studies and professional milestones.

Main Duties:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Aiding the tax department with Personal Tax and Corporation Tax work as and when needed
• Preparation of VAT returns

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified with a minimum of one years’ experience working in an accountancy practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50 would be desirable
• VAT technical experience

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in central Bristol who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:

• To produce to a high-level client work to include, completion of statutory accounts, consolidated accounts, management accounts, tax computation, VAT returns, payroll and general advice to the client in respect of UK Companies and Partnerships.
• To provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting services department.
• To keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• To assist the Directors in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting services team in a timely manner.
• To assist in the identification and implementation of improved working processes.
• To ensure the work processes are documented and kept up to date to quality assurance levels.
• To assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting systems for a range of clients to include internal training of client staff in the use of such systems
• To prepare and present client management accounts
• To prepare and present budgets, forecasts and cashflows as required
• Networking and Business development work including creating new client and business contacts for the SME department in order to establish strong business links and channels to access new business

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum of 2 years PQE
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience
• CIS technical experience

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Audit Director
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional practice firm based in Bristol who are looking for an ambitious and driven Audit Director.

If you have a genuine passion about working with local businesses in the SW and are already operating in this space, then there are some truly exciting developments with new clients coming on board all the time to get stuck into.

My client is looking for somebody who wants to take a leading role in the development and growth of the practice – you can have real input into the strategic direction of the audit team which gives you a real chance to put your stamp on things both short and long term.

Main Duties

• Working with the Senior Management Team to successfully deliver a broad range of audit engagements
• Developing the existing audit team, mentoring Managers/Senior Managers so that they can reach their potential and push on through the ranks
• Business Development – play a leading role in the winning of new work
• Working with Senior Management, you’ll continue the expansion and development the firmwide audit function
• Building relationships and managing client expectations

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of experience of managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients across sectors
• An RI or alternatively will be looking to quickly obtain RI status
• An excellent communicator that enables you to build rapport with people at all levels
• A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their team
• A strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the wider Bristol business community
   

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.