Payroll Associate

In this role, you'll manage the end-to-end processing of payrolls for a portfolio of clients, covering different pay frequencies while handling pensions, HMRC submissions and day-to-day client queries.

• Core hours of 10am–4pm, offering flexibility around your working day
• Clear career progression plan
• Excellent ongoing training and development
• Modern, tech-enabled working environment
• Opportunity to further develop your payroll knowledge
• Supportive and collaborative team

We're working with a fast-growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice that's looking for a Payroll Associate to join its Outsourcing team.

You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager while taking responsibility for a portfolio of client payrolls, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to build their payroll career within practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and annual client payrolls
• Completing RTI submissions and other HMRC filings
• Managing starters, leavers, P45s and P60s
• Administering workplace pensions and auto-enrolment
• Completing payroll year-end procedures and reconciliations
• Acting as a point of contact for client payroll queries
• Keeping up to date with payroll and employment legislation
• Using modern cloud-based payroll software
• Helping improve payroll processes and efficiencies

You'll ideally have some previous experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls
, preferably within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or other client-facing environment
.

You'll need a good understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment, alongside strong attention to detail and good client communication skills.

CIPP qualification and experience with Paycircle or similar software would be useful, but aren't essential.