Payroll Assistant

Description:

is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join an award-winning accountancy practice.

This permanent, full-time/part-time role is available in their Axminster, Bideford, Exeter, Plymouth, or Weston-Super-Mare offices, offering flexibility and the chance to be part of a well-established and reputable organisation.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for processing payroll from end to end, utilising your strong understanding of payroll operations.

Payroll Assistant Responsibilities:

Collecting, compiling, and entering payroll data using appropriate software

Calculating and posting payroll deductions

Processing payroll by established deadlines

Reconciling employee deductions

Investigating and correcting payroll discrepancies and errors

Updating payroll records, including changes related to auto-enrolment pensions, loan payments, and salary increases

Processing new employees, terminations, and transfers

Calculating holiday entitlement

Preparing and printing payroll reports for earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax, National Insurance, auto-enrolment pension, and holiday

Addressing employee pay-related concerns and providing accurate payroll information

Developing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive payroll records

Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and guidelines

Assisting with general office administration duties as required

Payroll Assistant Requirements:

Experience in payroll processing

CIPP qualification (preferred but not essential, as qualified by experience will also be considered)

Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Brightpay, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage

Experience in a practice-based environment (preferred but not essential)

Analytical, methodical, and numerical skills

Positive attitude, friendly, and personable

Initiative, prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines in a pressured environment

Professional and team-oriented approach

Experience in delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to quickly learn new IT skills

Benefits:

Flexible work arrangements (full-time, part-time, hybrid, or office-based)

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Generous leave entitlement (20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years)

Death in service (3x annual salary)

Access to a 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% after 4 years, matched up to 6%)

If you are an experienced Payroll Assistant located in either seeking an opportunity to join a reputable and well-established accountancy practice, contact Dani at