About Altios International UK
ALTIOS International UK is part of ALTIOS Group, a global advisory firm supporting international growth, with clients gaining access to ALTIOS' network of 40+ offices across 25 countries. The UK team offers expertise across market entry, organic development, and accelerated expansion through M&A for businesses expanding internationally.
As part of supporting international companies expanding into the UK, we provide accounting and payroll services so clients can stay compliant with UK regulations without having to build an in-house finance function from day one.
We're a close-knit, collaborative team, and this role sits at the heart of how we deliver a reliable, accurate service to our clients every month.
The Role
We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Accounts and Payroll Officer to manage bookkeeping and payroll for a portfolio of clients. You'll be comfortable working across multiple accounting systems and juggling several client deadlines at once, with support from the wider team and the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
Accounts
- Process client accounting information across our software systems (Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud, Xero, Odoo, etc.)
- Process sales and purchase invoices
- Enter bank receipts and payments
- Month-end/year-end journals (accruals, prepayments)
- Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts, and other nominal accounts
- Prepare and submit VAT declarations
- Provide the clients with monthly and yearly reports as requested
- Liaising with external auditors
Payroll
- Manage client payrolls end-to-end, from new starter set-up and preparation of payslips, through to pension contributions and HMRC submissions
- RTI submissions to HMRC
- Processing P45s, P60s, P11Ds
- Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
- Auto-enrolment pension compliance (beyond just contributions — assessing eligibility, opt-outs)
- CIS returns, if any clients are in construction
- Keep on top of relevant UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
- Act as a point of contact for client payroll queries
General
- Query resolution with HMRC directly on clients' behalf
- Maintain controls and schedules so work is completed accurately and on time
- Work closely with the wider team under the guidance of the Operations Manager
- Support colleagues with their workload as needed, particularly around deadlines
About you
- 3–5 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally gained at an accountancy practice managing multiple clients
- Excellent understanding of bookkeeping procedures and best practice
- Experience with UK payroll, ideally in a multi-client environment
- Confident using accounting software such as Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud, Xero, or Odoo — happy to pick up new systems as needed
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise across multiple clients and deadlines.
- Intermediate Excel skills (Formulas, pivot tables etc)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and ready to support other team members
Languages
- English (required)
- French (preferred, not essential)
Benefits:
- 25 days holidays
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Work from home, with 2-3 days mandatory in the office per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 37.5 hours pw
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, NW4 4QE: must be able to commute 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Experience:
- Payroll: 2 years (preferred)
- Accounts: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW4 4QE
